For children to take morali... by William Bennett, an American Politician

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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.”

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Name: William Bennett

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jul 31, 1943

Profession: Politician

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