Earth is But One Country
by
J. Huddleston
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Baha'i Writings point out that the spiritual and intellectual growth of the child, as well as its physical growth starts in the womb, and that the mother should bear this in mind whilst pregnant. There is the suggestion that the more serene and spiritual is during this time, the better it will be for the baby as well as for herself. (87:4)

From the time when the baby is born the parents must be ever conscious of their responsibility and their power to influence the character of the child in their care. If their own lives are corrupt and conducted at standards lower than the highest, they must expect that this condition will become a part of the character of their children. In this connection it is worth drawing particular attention to one failing which is so common, that of backbiting.. Children should be brought up in a home where there is warmth of feeling for all people, a sense of reverence for all things, an attitude of prayer to God. (87:5)

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