By being aware of the influences that affect the child...

By being aware of the influences that affect the child, parents can try and combat them. They can minimize their effects by keeping the child away from them as much as possible. Although it is not possible to protect the child totally from all negative influences, nor is it wise to cocoon him completely, it is important that a young child be protected as much as possible. As they become older they become more and more exposed to such influences.

But then the child is mature enough to hold on to his own beliefs and values, and the damage is much less. Wise Words The conduct of everyone will be according to the beliefs and principles…