Approach to Upbringing of Children

APPROACH TO UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN If the father had awakened a vengeful spirit in his son, he would have become an agent of evil. However, he became a beacon of goodness and truth by cooling down his son and guiding him toward tolerance. In the words of the Quran, he became a model (imam) for the righteous (25:74). This exemplifies the essence of upbringing. It is not about allocating specific times to sit with children and delivering lectures or advice to them. When practical situations arise within the home, offering the children a choice between the right and wrong paths ensures their proper upbringing. In such instances, emotions must be controlled, personal losses endured, and the appropriate guidance provided to family members. Their minds should be redirected in the right direction. Upbringing is given within these circumstances, not through preaching sermons.