How to develop manners in your child?

1. Greet your child with hugs, salams and kisses.

2. Never speak ill of your relatives, in-laws and friends. Your child listens and emulates.

3. Visit your parents and take your child with you. The more the children see you taking care of your parents, the higher the probability they’ll take care of you.

4. Tell good bedtime stories. Well told stories are memorable and inspiring.

5. Read one hadith a day. This builds character and strengths bonds.

6. Wear presentable cloths when at home. Your child needs to see that being tidy and clean is not only when going out.

7. Don’t criticize or judge every word or action your child makes. Otherwise, they will learn to conceal their real self and this isn’t good.

8. Ask your child’s permission before entering their room. They will learn to do the same when wanting to enter your room.

9. Apologize if you make a mistake. This teaches the child to be humble as well as responsible.

10. Don't be sarcastic or make fun of your child’s views or feelings. This hurts.

11. Be patient and consistent. Your parenting attitude shouldn’t be based on your mood, but on values and principles.

Hesham Al-Awadi, author of

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