THE UNIVERSE AS A GRAND FACTORY

Parents play a crucial role in training their children and fostering positive personalities during their formative years. CPS literature and videos serve as valuable resources to guide this process. In a Western context, I encountered a Muslim family who expressed their desire for their children to stay with us for a few days and receive an Islamic upbringing. While I appreciated their interest, I declined the suggestion, believing that such an approach could be artificial. I firmly believe that meaningful tasks are best accomplished naturally, as unnatural methods often lead to unintended consequences. This belief was reinforced by an incident that occurred in April 1981 during an international conference in Barbados. As part of the programme organized by the local Muslim community, a gentleman brought his 12-year-old son along. The child positioned himself outside the gathering, facing away from me. When someone approached him and suggested that he join the group, the boy responded with a nonchalant, “Not me,” implying that he didn’t care. This incident holds significant symbolic value for all Muslim families in today’s era. In our society, individuals often work diligently to earn money and then spend a substantial portion of their earnings on their children, ostensibly in the name of love. However, this approach can be detrimental to the children’s well-being. It’s important to recognize that true love involves nurturing and guiding children’s development, rather than simply indulging their desires. The first ten years of a child’s life are considered the “formative period.” During this phase, the personality that develops shapes the child’s future and influences their life in profound ways. THE UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES