Buddhist attitudes to parenting

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Buddhist attitudes to parenting

Buddhism does not openly say that children should be born to married parents, although in most Buddhist societies parents want children. Neither do Buddhists believe that they have a duty to have children. Contraception is an acceptable choice if a Buddhist is not ready to have a child.

Cohabitation is perfectly acceptable in Buddhism. However, many Buddhists are likely to view marriage as an important commitment and a stable place for bringing up children.

Buddhists will be influenced by the culture of the country they live in. For example, an Indian Buddhist is likely to believe that children should be born to married parents, whereas a British Buddhist may not see marriage as so important.

The unconditional love of a mother for her child is held in the highest regard in Buddhism and is used as an illustration of metta in the Metta Sutta:

Just as a mother would protect her only child even at the risk of her own life, even so, let him cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings.

Metta Sutta

Duties of parents and children

The Sigalovada Sutta sets out the five traditional duties that children have to their parents:

· support them in their old age

· do as they are asked

· keep family traditions

· deserve their inheritance

· honour them after they have died

The Sigalovada Sutta also sets out five traditional duties that parents have to their children:

· keep them away from evil

· encourage them to do good

· provide them with a good education

· make suitable marriage arrangements for them

· give them their inheritance when they need it

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