When we do not behave in an honorable manner, it doesn't just reflect poorly on us, it reflects poorly on our parents. It sends a statement to the people around us that we must not have been taught any better.
When we smoke, drink, live riotously, etc. it says to others that our parents must not have instilled in us a desire to do good. The worse our behavior, the more disrespect it brings on our parents. Of course this is also brought upon us. These perceptions may or may not be true. But regardless, if we live as though our actions don't affect others, we damage more than our own reputations. We damage the reputations of our parents, friends, siblings, etc. We also damage more than our reputations. We also damage our character.
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