Lecture- 7 Infancy and Pre-school Nursing

The process of building a child’s personality begins at a very early age.

During preschool years a child learns gradually to become independent.

Parents have to take care of their health, safety and plan for their education from this very early age.

Children learn through play. Parents need to be interactive with

the children and receptive to learn from the children as well.

Parents should have a neat plan for raising their children physically, mentally and spiritually.

Beware of TV as a Baby-sitting Tool: parents should plan between themselves to make sacrifice invest required amount of time with their children

Parents should plan for disseminating knowledge and understanding commensurate with age and ability. Conscientious parents have targets and focus in educating their children from the very beginning.

Parental dealings have to be meaningfully positive, even in case of teaching discipline.

The manners and behavior of parents are examples for the children.

Islamic vocabulary should be constantly used before the children so that they get the habit of saying them.

Children in a house where parents are practicing Muslims copy many of the rituals that have lasting influence in their life.

A child’s environment is as important as their genes.

Parents are responsible for providing the proper environment.

However, at the end of the day, parents can only try and pray for their loved ones. The destiny of every person is predetermined by Allah (SWT).