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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Generation Gap Preface The Printings of this book: This book was first printed on the 10th day of Bahman, 1342 (January 30, 1964). In response to overwhelming requests for the book by the public, the second printing soon got underway. In addition to revealing many important truths to fathers and chikdren, the book was also revised and republished in Mordad of 1343 (August 1964). Minor revisions were made in the third and fourth editions.

The present work, the ninth edition, is being published by the Daftar-e-Nashr-e Farhang-e-Islami, Tehran. Topics of this Book: The topics presented in this book are a series of discussions on responsibilities of fathers and mothers towards their children and vice versa. During these discussions, the parent's sincerity and love for their children as well as their mutual hopes and expectations are portrayed. There is no doubt that such topics are very important.

Not only are they not to be ignored, but should be considered as top priorities by the caring head of every family. The fact that youth are caught between the new and old schools of thought (the so called generation gap) on the one hand, and that parents are helplessly confronted with their children's new ways of thinking on the other, are not matters to be dealt with lightly.

Both generations are troubled by these perplextities and thus ways and means by which to find an equitable solution are geatly needed. Towards fulfilling this important task, the present work attempts to point out the mutual compatibilities that do exist. The Method used in this Book: The subjects disussed in this book are brought out through a sries of dialogues.

The fictitious characters of father and child carry on conversations in such a frank and lively fashion that they will undoubtedly touch the hears of everyone. As much as possible, current events and everyday situations have been taken under consideration in this book. In each instance, the father and his child are engaged in truly frank heart-to-heart discussion and exchange their thoughts quite freely.

The Aim: The author's aim, through the writing of this book, is to help parents and their children enjoy the best of relationships, which is also in accordance with the divine guidance of Islam.