One of the most important tasks in parenting is learning to recognize when it’s time to step back and not impose our worldviews on our children.
What does this mean?
When kids grow into young adults, they will have their own choices and decisions.
As parents, we need to respect them and let them live their lives according to their preferences.
However, if we want to make sure that they are safe and their decisions are sound, we have to work on instilling the following in them before they reach adulthood:
- critical thinking
- develop moral sense
- help them to develop and maximize their aptitudes.
Dr. Shehzad Saleem is an Islamic researcher, and he shares very valuable advice for parents who would like to foster independence and motivation in their children.
Click on the video to learn more.