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Creating awareness for issues concerning today’s family.
(905) 303-4000 x 311 or email to: helpline@ahmadiyya.ca
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While it is important that as a community we should be aware of
the various social and moral issues, it should be a much higher
priority for parents to be well informed and aware of potential
dilemmas. Specifically, all parents should be aware of issues
that may be challenging their children and/or leading them away
from the path of Islam. In next few lines, we are highlighting
the more common issues in today’s society to create and
awareness amongst parents and our young generation.
- THE INTERNET
- DATING
- DRUGS
- WORKING
Open Communication
This cannot be stressed enough. Make it a daily habit to talk
with your children, rather than just ask them questions,
initiate a conversation with them in which they contribute
their ideas and feelings. This allows you to understand your
child and gauge how they think.
As children progress through the school system, their
interaction with computers increases, for academic and
personal reasons.
Although the Internet provides students with a massive and
comprehensive sea of knowledge, it also exposes them to
potential harm, specifically Net Chat’s as well as File
Sharing Software.
Parents should . . .
- Set up the computer in a common place within the home,
where there tends to be a high amount of traffic (for example,
kitchen, living room).
- Try to familiarize themselves with the basic functions
of computers by having their children teach them small lessons
a week, (for example how to turn it on; visit religious web
sites, like www.alislam.org).
This gives the parents an opportunity to ask questions and creates a bond between
children and parents.
- Check Internet web page browsing history at least 2 or 3 times a week.
- Parental control features have provided with most Internet
Service Providers (ISP). Make sure that the Internet service
that you signup for has Parental control.
In non-Muslim countries, with integration of sexes at work,
school and other general areas, the risk of children/youth
dating increases. Many factors contribute to this trend of
dating such as television, movies, certain music, internet,
peer pressure, lack of religious knowledge or Taqwa.
Parents should . . .
- Know who their children’s friends are, invite them over,
this enables you to watch them and know the type of company
they keep.
- Familiarize their children with Islamic traditions and
explain to them the good teachings of Ahmadiyyat
- Spend time with their children, keep them busy with
family/Jama`at activities, so as to avoid being bored or
wasting time hanging out with friends.
- Openly discuss the harm of dating, including the
repercussion it may have on their reputation and the social
ills it leads to (for example, diseases, broken families etc.).
Drugs can now be bought at school and neighborhood parks.
Drugs are being abused by all age children and during anytime of the day.
Prescription drugs are being misused and even sold to other
children (for example, Ritalin). Parents need to observe their
children for any changes in their behavior/appearance.
Parents should . . .
- Keep communication open; your children will not be
willing to discuss things with you if you are too judgmental
and harsh. Show them that you respect their opinions and care
for their feelings, although you may not agree with their
views. At least then, they are willing to listen to you and
may give you a better chance to get through to them.
- Encourage their children from a young age to respect
themselves, their bodies and all the capabilities that Allah
has blessed them with.
- Frequently compliment their children, their skills,
and their strengths.
- Discuss the negative impact of drugs, including
smoking and drinking, on ones life, mentally, physically,
emotionally, and spiritually.
- If you suspect your children are involved in drugs, GET HELP
immediately.
For many students a part-time job becomes necessary to cover
increasing family/personal expenses or is wanted to earn more
disposable income.
Although a job can provide students with many skills that may
assist them in their future, a job may not be necessary for all
students, especially those who demonstrate challenging behavior.
Parents should . . .
- Not encourage students to get a job, unless a job
becomes a necessity to supplement a family’s income,
- Encourage children to use their spare time to serve
Jama`at or contribute to household chores.
- Have older siblings responsible in spending some time
with younger siblings and sharing a fun activity together,
like reading.
Due to the strong and sensitive support needed to assist some
families, a 24 hour HOT LINE has been established to
accommodate these needs.
Families requiring SAFE and CONFIDENTIAL support can now call:
(905) 303-4000 x 311 or email to: helpline@ahmadiyya.ca
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