Parenting Worksop Advice on Raising Teenagers Shk Khalil Jaffer

Sheikh Khalil Jaffer delivers a workshop targeted towards parents of pre-adolescents and adolescents, emphasizing the importance of communication and shared responsibility between parents and the madrasa in raising pious, responsible Shia youth. He outlines a three-part workshop, including general advice on raising teenagers, addressing specific challenges the madrasa faces with teens, and opening the floor for discussion and feedback. Sheikh Khalil shares advice, highlighting the significance of being role models, allowing teenagers to solve their own problems, choosing battles wisely, knowing their children's friends, setting rules and discipline, providing independence, checking in, maintaining an open-door policy, avoiding impulsive reactions, and showing unconditional love. He stresses the need for parents to actively engage in their children's religious education and personal development, reinforcing values at home and fostering a strong connection to their faith and community.