Addressing Adolescence: A Guide to Parenting in Islam

by Muhammad Abdul Bari

Addressing Adolescence is a parent-to-parent handbook outlining how to tackle the challenges of parenting adolescents within an Islamic ethos in a pluralist society.It the unique nature of an adolescent and how this differs from younger children;- possible problems that young people today may face in school and within their social life and how best to tackle these;- matters to consider when choosing a secondary school;- creating the most nurturing home environment in which to bring up young people;- preparing them for the adult world of responsibility.

123 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2011

Reviews

[Siti Nur Izzati]

²A parenting book written in 1998, waay when I was a kid.
The author begin his writing with challenges faced by the adolescents and what can the parents/community do to help them pass through this stage. Every chapter is filled with tips for parents to apply in dealing with the adolescents. I like how the author repetitively mention on parent's responsibility to fill the adolescents' emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs. Not everyone is lucky enough to receive these supports as they grow up and become adults.
The author also stress on secondary schools and adulthood phase, where some parents may opt for more relaxed and independent parenting. Although the points are based on 20 years back adolescents, they are pretty much applicable on today's situation.

Reading this is a great reflection as I notice what I may have lack and fill the void for my children. You can read this anytime. No need to wait for pre-teen years to start reading.

Ps. It's a bit dry by the way. I kinda struggle to finish this book.