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For children to take morality seriously they must be in the presence of adults who take morality seriously.
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"For children to take morality seriously they must be in the presence of adults who take morality seriously. And with their own eyes they must see adults take morality seriously"

- William Bennett

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This quote by William Bennett emphasizes the significance of adults setting a fine example for children when it pertains to morality. He recommends that youngsters require to be surrounded by grownups that take morality seriously in order for them to take it seriously themselves. This indicates that grownups must be demonstrating ethical actions as well as worths in their daily lives, to ensure that children can observe as well as learn from them. It is insufficient for adults to merely inform kids what is right and incorrect; they should also show them with their very own activities. By doing this, youngsters will be more likely to internalize and also exercise ethical worths in their very own lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Bennett somewhere between July 31, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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