* The isolation and aloofness of a family which severs its...

* The isolation and aloofness of a family which severs its ties from all relatives, neighbours and society have a negative effect on the children’s lives, retarding their mental and social growth. On the other hand, when children observe their parents’ firm ties with friends, kinsfolk, and neighbours, interspersed with an exchange of visits, gifts, warm hospitality and a sincere concern for others’ needs, it is natural for youngsters to absorb these qualities, learning good morals and etiquette.

* Parents should draw an educational and cultural program for their children, starting from early childhood even before the child enters school. They should recite Qur’anic verses and phrases like the Shahadatain'(the two testimonies) necessary for a Muslim. They should tell morals and narrate events from the life of the Prophet, his infallible Household and pious -companions.

Their glorious life full of courage, magnanimity, truth, honour, love and kindness will inspire the children and help mould their character. * The children should be introduced to Islamic events and rites and should be explained the significance and importance of these dates. Annual events like Lailatul-Qadr (The Qadr Night in Ramadhan month), the start of the Prophet’s mission, The feast, like the Ghadeer feast, the Hajj pilgrimage and its dimensions should be properly explained.

* The belief in Monotheism (Tawheed) and Allah’s pristine Majesty and love towards Him, should be instilled in the children’s hearts. They should be taught to remember Allah, and invoke His blessings, whether, starting a meal, finishing it, undertaking something, facing difficulties, etc., and should be taught to thank Allah on all occasions specially when achieving their aims.

Parents must entertain questions arising in their children’s minds concerning belief, ideology, hereafter, laws etc., providing able answers and clearing doubts. * Teaching children Allah’s last revelation to mankind, the Holy Qur’an, the way to recite it and understand its eternal wisdom. Parents should encourage children to contemplate on the glorious verses of the Qur’an and their meanings.

* Parents should dissuade children from hearing, watching or practising forbidden things, or acts and explain their harmful effects and the reason the thing or act is prohibited in Islam. It is a duty to help children differentiate between Halal and Haram.