In recent years, the Muslim homeschooling community has grown significantly, reflecting a shift toward personalized education and diverse learning methods.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I can't believe I just said to my child, the very thing my parents used to say to me!" and wondered if you're destined to repeat the same parenting patterns?
Can you think back to some of your earliest memories of your mother or father when you were between 4 to 10 years old? Do you remember feeling safe and happy with them? Or perhaps a little distant, trying to grab their attention all the time? Or maybe even scared of them?
If we look at the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, we see that he was a model of gentle, compassionate parenting. He never hit, shouted at, or harmed anyone, but instead was loving and affectionate to his children, grandchildren, and the young companions.
School may be out for the summer, but for our families, education continues year-round. One meaningful way to make summer educational is by building strong relationships, not only with family and friends but also with our neighbors.