12 phrases our kids shouldn’t hear from us

Bringing up our children, we often forget how important the words we say to them are. They may be words of approval, but they can also be negative words that we sometimes throw at our kids in anger, frustration or annoyance.

The way we deal with our children can make or break our own state of affairs too. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned:

Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock…A man is the shepherd of his family and is responsible for his flock. A woman is the shepherd of her husband’s household and is responsible for her flock.

[Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

Just as Islam champions justice in a variety of matters, it does the same with our treatment of children, especially when there are multiple children involved. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon said):

Fear Allah and be just between your children.

[Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

There’s always a better way of dealing with situations, with the hope the child’s self-esteem and confidence don’t get a knock down effect.

Source: Bright Side

Illustrated by: Ansi Syrovatkina