Category Archives: 10 Conversations You Need To Have with Your Children

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 10: God Children need to know that there is a moral context to the universe – that there is a plan and a design – that life is not capricious or accidental. There’s a governor, … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 9: Fear Fear is one of the basest passions and we teach our children to be afraid of strangers, of the unknown, of the future. “An F! My God are you not ashamed of yourself!” … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 8: Love You have to increase the gravitational forces that draw people together. Ask yourself, “How can I be closer to other people? How do I show my love? Even when people are mean to … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 7: Family and Tradition The successful man or woman is the one who is first and foremost successful with their family. Even when you are not sure whether you are getting through to your kids, … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 4: Bestowing Dignity The most essential human necessity is dignity. When you rob someone of their dignity, you are robbing him of his will to live. Your foremost mission in life is to confer dignity … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts Chapter 2: Childhood and Happiness The virtues of being an adult are many: you’re responsible, you’re capable, you’re strong, you learn a little something from the vicissitudes of life, and you gain wisdom from experience. But … Continue reading →

By Sheikh Idris Watts The next book on parenting I’d like to share my notes about is called ‘10 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children’, by Shmuley Boteach.  I will share my notes on this blog and I … Continue reading →