Successful child is a successful man

 Now we are going to explain the last two principles of Islam regarding children's training.

Principle#4

Children need boundaries

Without boundaries, society would be in chaos as anyone can do anything and infringe others’ rights. The same goes with the child. He needs a set of boundaries to guide his behavior, which gives the child the freedom to act and behave within them. If he does not know what the boundaries are then he will always be testing you with his behavior to see what is acceptable and what is not.

Remember:

Set rules and limits for everyone in the family (including yourself!) and take care to explain to your child why he must obey them. Children love logical reasoning, but make it simple.

Principle#5

Children need responsibilities to follow

Giving responsibility at an early and appropriate age helps the child realize that if he does not do what he is supposed to then it will affect others and let them down. It also prepares the child for when the time comes for him to be fully responsible so he will not be taken by surprise. This does not mean to overburden him but to give him jobs that he can be in charge.

Remember:

Some simple responsibilities include asking your kid to bring his plate to the kitchen or help set the table. Later in childhood, your child can begin to wash his plate or to help you when putting away groceries. Ask your teenager to help you out in the kitchen when cooking or cleaning, to put away things properly and keep the house neat and tidy.

These are the five basic principles of Islamic parenting. It makes parenting a little bit easier when you take action on them. Once you have, you might like to find out if you have the Top 5 Qualities of a Muslim Parent. Also, please share with us in the comments how you are going to implement these principles in your home and what are your action plans.