Sanad Morning Lights: The Value of Things
One of the reasons students at Sanad Prep put forth good effort is because of the active work of our learning coaches to instill good values in them. They value the quality of their work and the effort they put in.
In general, values are those things which we teach our children to be important. It is one of greatest responsibilities as parents and educators. Values are often taught to children simply by them observing us. Where do we spend our money and time and attention as parents? Evaluate how you spend your money and time, and you will get a general idea about your values. Do we spend money on eating out or eating home cooked meals together? How much do we spend on entertainment amusement parks, movies, music, sports, etc? What about clothes, shoes, technology? What do we spend on education and learning opportunities? How much time do we read books?
Make note also that when we praise something in front of our children that they know what we are praising it for? If it’s food it should be noted that it is your gratitude to Allah for what is halal and tayyib nutrition. If it’s a car then perhaps the beauty of the design. If it is something in sports, is it the gift of health and ability?
It is important that we reassess our values as parents and families. In doing so can better appreciate what values are children are learning and adopting. Insha’Allah together we can ensure contentment in our children by instilling good and proportionate values in them.
Questioning our ourselves in not doubting, it is not intended for us to feel bad. Rather, is the natural way of sulook and those striving for improvement of character and refinement of moral etiquette (adab).
Below is a video recorded from our morning assembly at Sanad Prep. We call them Morning Lights. We pray there is a benefit.
May Allah bless you and your family. So many big things happening with the Foundation. Let’s remember one another and Sanad Trust in our duas.
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