Here is the article from Good Parents, Bad Results that explained about 8 ways science shows that mom and dad go wrong when discipline their kids.
- 1. Parents fail at setting limits
- 2. They're overprotective
- 3. They nag. Lecture. Repeat. Then yell
- 4. They praise too much—And badly
- 5. They punish too harshly
- 6. They tell their child how to feel
- 7. They put grades and SATs ahead of creativity
- 8. They forget to have fun.
We, as Muslim parents, should have more patience and love toward our children when it's time to discipline them. It's our responsibility to teach about our religion and good adab to our children.
Abu Hurayra said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, kissed Hasan ibn 'Ali while al-Aqra' ibn Habis at-Tamimi was sitting with him. Al-Aqra' observed, I have ten children and I have never kissed any of them. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, looked at him and said, 'Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.'" (Sahih Bukhari)
Let's give a big hug and kiss to all our children now...
May Allah bless all of you and your family. Ameen.
