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…set them [children] the right example.... Be yourself what you would like them to be. Give them the example of disinterestedness, patience, self-control, constant good humour, the overcoming of one's little personal dislikes, a sort of constant goodwill, an understanding of others' difficulties; and that equality of temper which makes children free from fear, for what makes children deceitful and untruthful, and even cunning, is the fear of being punished. If they feel secure, they will hide nothing and you will then be able to help them to be loyal and honest. Of all things the most important is good example. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/09/10-april-1957#p7</ref>
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When a child has done something wrong, see that he confesses it to you spontaneously and frankly; and when he has confessed, with kindness and affection make him understand what was wrong in his movement so that he will not repeat it, but never scold him; a fault confessed must always be forgiven. '''You should not allow any fear to come between you and your child; fear is a pernicious means of education:''' it invariably gives birth to deceit and lying. Only a discerning affection that is firm yet gentle and an adequate practical knowledge will create the bonds of trust that are indispensable for you to be able to educate your child effectively. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/12/education#p8</ref>
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The time has come for the old habit of governing by fear to be replaced by the government of love. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/13/india#p194</ref>