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Witch Weekly · July 5, 2020 – 6:23 PM

Five Simple Ways To Raise Better Children
From quidditch playing daughters to sons who elope with engaged women, it seems that this last generation of recent Hogwarts graduates have been causing nothing but trouble. But what of the younger children? Is there still hope for a brighter future? Here are five simple ways to raise better children, and protect our society's future!

Tip Number One:
Know who your children spend time with. As children grow older, they seem to think that they have a right to more independence. Making their own friends and choosing how they spend their time. As a parent - namely the mother - it is your duty to keep an eye out for unsavory friends. Don't be afraid to look through a journal or diary if you must. While you may be able to speak to your children's governess or nanny when they're young, Hogwarts is a far different story! Remember, you are still the primary authority figure in your child's everyday life, so be sure that they cut ties with a troublesome acquaintance at once!

Tip Number Two:
Keep negatively influential family members away. Is there a drunkard uncle or spinster aunt in your child's life? Be sure that your child spends as little - if any - time with them as possible. Family may be important, but your child's morals are far more important than a disgraceful family member's pride!

Tip Number Three:
Discipline your child as often as necessary. Never let an attitude or any further rotten behavior go unpunished. A child needs to learn how to act in proper society. If a child thinks that they have a right to act how they please at home, what's to stop them from ruining the family name in public?

Tip Number Four:
Make sure your child knows their place. Discuss the topic of marriage to your daughters often, and make sure to be clear that this should be their main priority. If absolutely necessary, pull your daughter out after OWLs for a proper year or two of finishing school instead. And make sure your sons understand their own place in society.

Tip Number Five:
Arrange a marriage when they are young. Early betrothals give your child time to understand and adjust to this reality. As seen by prior scandals, not many are able to handle the honor of a betrothal when the idea is presented later in life. Getting to know and appreciate one's betrothed makes for an easier transition into their adulthood.

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