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The Challenges of Raising Morally Conscious Children
in Modern Times
A Community Awareness Presentation Sponsored by Jaffari Support Services
26 March 2015
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Definition
Understanding right from wrongHaving strong ethical convictions and
The courage to act on them
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Why?
“Most of my people who will gain entry into Janna will do so on the basis of God
Consciousness and Good Character”.The Holy Prophet (saw)
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It is our duty to the Umma and the world
“Making a child is a moral act. Obviously, it obligates the parents to the child. But it also obligates the parents to the community. We must all live with the consequences of children who are not brought up properly . . . . Juvenile delinquents do more than break their parents’ hearts, and drug abusers do more than give their parents grief. They mug the elderly, hold up stores and gas stations, and prey on innocent children returning from school. They grow up to be problems, draining a society’s resources and patience. In contrast, well-brought up children are more than a joy to their families, they are a foundation of proud and successful communities.”
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A morally conscious child: Tries to see things from the other person's
view, not just his/her own Can be counted on to keep his/her word Feels shame or guilt about his/her wrong
actions; accepts the blame Easily calms down when excited or angry Behaves appropriately without reminders;
thinks before acting. Treats everyone respectfully and courteously Shares, helps, or comforts others with
expecting something in return
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Challenge of MC in modern times
1) Decrease in protective factors
2) Increase in risk factors
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Decrease in protective factors
Lack of time Absence or abdication of parental
responsibility Absence of a shared value system The death of the village
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Increase in Risk Factors
Parenting practices todayThe media Popular culture
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“Despite admissions of high levels of lying, cheating, and theft, high school students maintain a high image of their character and ethics both in relative and absolute terms”
(2004 Study of High School students)
The state of our children’s moral consciousness . . .
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We cannot shield our children from toxic influences. We can make them resilient by developing their moral consciousness
Parents have a major role to play in this
A.L.I. online Fall 2011
Parenting practices that promote the development of a strong conscience
1. Be a strong moral example2. Develop a close, mutually respectful
relationship3. Share your moral beliefs4. Expect moral behaviours5. Use moral reasoning and questioning
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