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“Keep your children as much as may be from ill company, especially of ungodly playfellows. It is one of the greatest dangers for the undoing of children in the world; especially when they are sent to common schools: for there is scarce any of those schools so good, but hath many rude and ungodly…” quote by Richard Baxter
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“Keep your children as much as may be from ill company, especially of ungodly playfellows. It is one of the greatest dangers for the undoing of children in the world; especially when they are sent to common schools: for there is scarce any of those schools so good, but hath many rude and ungodly ill-taught children in it.”

Richard Baxter

About This Quote

Source Book: The Saints' Everlasting Rest, 1650

Parents should protect children from harmful influences, especially peers with immoral behavior, as such exposure can lead to moral decline.

In simple terms: Guard kids from bad company.

Key Takeaway

Choose wholesome companions for children.

Themes

parenting morality protection

Mood

concerned protective

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • family decisions
  • school choice
  • friendship selection
  • community involvement

Key Concepts

social influence ethical upbringing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the moral character of a child's friends?
  • What steps can you take to foster positive peer groups?
A Different Perspective

Children may still be influenced by media and broader culture beyond immediate peers.

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