English book · Islamic Parenting: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential

The Loss of Pampering

English book, p. 95

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

THE LOSS OF PAMPERING to utilize this love and what should be done. The best use of this love is for parents to teach their children the etiquettes of life, moulding them into better individuals before introducing them to the world. It is often observed that parents misuse their love by constantly fulfilling every wish of their children, considering it the ultimate expression of love. However, this fails to fulfil the rights of the children. A young child is unaware of anything beyond his desires. His thinking is limited to the immediate fulfilment of his wishes. Yet, this is a childish mindset because the child will eventually grow up and enter the realm of the world. To succeed in the next stage of life, the child must be equipped with appropriate etiquette. During their early years, the series of their education and upbringing should commence, instilling certain habits and integrating them into their lives. The three fundamental aspects of life’s etiquettes are religion, morality and discipline. A child’s upbringing, with religious considerations, begins immediately after birth when the call to prayer enters their ears. It symbolizes that instilling religiosity in a child starts from a young age, and the mother and father play crucial roles in this endeavour. Parents should strive to develop a strong understanding of monotheism and Islamic beliefs in their children.

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