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Parenting in the 21st century

I have a child. He's only 2 years of age. Only when I became a parent, did I realise what real responsibility is. Before my little one, I didn't care as much for myself as I do now for my child! Any parent reading this would know. However, I feel that parenting has some what […]

I have a child. He's only 2 years of age.

Only when I became a parent, did I realise what real responsibility is. Before my little one, I didn't care as much for myself as I do now for my child! Any parent reading this would know. However, I feel that parenting has some what changed from how I was raised to how I see myself raising my own child. In this article, we will discuss what parenting in the 21st century has become.

Discipline

The biggest contrast between my upbringing and the upbringing of the current generation is the methods of discipline or lack there of.

As a kid, if I had done something out of line, I was given a good spanking. However, it didn't really stop there. The spankings would turn to beatings.

I remember the days when we used to go to the Madrassa as children. We were beaten and disciplined very harshly. Even for the littlest of things, we were given harsh punishment. Our parents didn't punish as bad as the Madrassa teachers yet our parents knew of it.

Why do I bring Madrassas up? I believe any educational institute that a child enrols in has the burden of parenting, especially young children. The parenting that our Madrassas had done was inexcusable and left many of us in a state of trauma.

The current generation doesn't have any of these experiences. Most parents have become too busy and Madrassas have a close eye on them from governments forcing them to behave in a more civil manner.

Having said this, I believe the complete lack of discipline from parents is also an issue. Children should be made accountable for their actions and certain conservative disciplines must be implemented. However, this authority should only remain with the parents and NOT institutes like Madrassas.

It is a great thing that online Quran classes for kids are now available as abuse is made limited although not completely out of the picture. Virtual abuse can take place and that's why The Quran Hour has taken it upon themselves to only hire tutors that are CRB checked.

Attention on the Quran and Islam

Another big shift I have seen is the lack of Islam and Quran taught to children in the current generation. Mums and Dads are too busy with their careers that all they do is pay attention to the academic part of their children's lives. The Quran is being neglected and children are now being brought up on TikTok and YouTube in their free times.

Thankfully, online Quran classes like The Quran Hour have helped in this regard by providing a safe online platform where children can learn and connect with the Quran in the comfort of their own homes. Parents are able to go about their busy careers whilst their child learns the Quran.

Final Thoughts

The current way of parenting has its benefits. Children aren't being raised in an abusive environment however, children are being left to their own vices. In the process, the Quran is being neglected as parents are too busy in their careers. Online Quran teachers have helped to solve some of these problems but it takes more than one entity to make for a positive upbringing.

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