3 types of sons and daughters

Three types of sons and daughters:

1. One of heightened birth: parents do not follow Dhamma, but child does

2. One of similar birth: both parents and child follow Dhamma

3. One of lowered birth: parents follow Dhamma, but child does not

(from Iti. 74)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/