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Outside Influences On Children - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Outside Influences On Children 2023-01-28 421 Views Islam and Children , Child Upbringing , Raising a Child , Outside Influences Although many parents try hard to bring up their children in the right manner, a variety of forces sometimes destroy their efforts. The influences of these outside forces often play havoc with the training given at home.

Contents Television Books Friends This should not be underestimated and parents must be aware of their negative potential. Once the enemy is realized, it becomes easier to control and decrease its impact. Human society today is stooping to lower and lower levels of morality. Today’s children encounter a great deal of negative and immoral influences. To be able to face these regularly but remain morally and religiously intact, they need the help and guidance of wise parents.

Children must be taught how to avoid or minimize mental and emotional pollution. Such guidance will be vital for moral stability all through life, as these influences will remain. Technological advances have made it possible for children to have various forms of evil and degrading entertainment. Television, computers, the internet and CDs are all part of many children’s lives.

Although there are advantages that can be derived from these sources, parents have to be vigilant to ensure that children are not drawn to the violence and corruption lurking in them. Television Much has been said and written about this invention which has become a necessary part of every home. There are some advantages to it. Children can learn from the television. There are some good programs and documentaries that broaden the horizons of a child’s life and teach him about the world around him.

However, television also has its bad side. Many programs have contents that do not with Islamic values. Children constantly watching shows begin to think that love, beauty, glamour and fun are the aims of life. Wrong messages are absorbed and learnt by the child. These messages are quite effective because they are passed through the medium of sight. Children are bombarded with images of people seemingly leading fun-filled lives. Their behaviour, clothing, lifestyles etc.

are all totally opposed to Islam. The world, however, seems to admire such people and Muslim children begin to admire them too. They wish to emulate them and follow their way of life.