A Tripartite Framework for Disciplining Children: Integrating Ibn Miskawaih, Al-Ghazālī and Modern Psychological Thought
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https://doi.org/10.64984/ijcd.2.1.2025.04Keywords:
child-psychology, discipline, authoritative parenting, habit formation, gentle parenting, emotional regulationAbstract
In contemporary context of ever-increasing concerns like mental-health and moral confusion regarding how to upbring children; it is rather becoming difficult to provide a single solution. This is probably because of globalization, rapid change in educational systems, technological and digital era; new challenges are being faced by the millennials parents and mentors that were never faced prior to Gen Z, Gen. Alpha and Gen. Beta. In spite of several ethical debates on parenting style, I believe that a single approach won’t provide a feasible solution, so in this paper we are going to use tripartite framework. By integrating the rational ethics of Ibn Miskawaih, spiritual guidance of Al-Ghazālī and modern psychological theories we can develop a balanced model for disciplining children of both current and future generations. A model that respects children dignity, nurture their character; and prepares them for success in both this world and hereafter (i.e. meeting both its worldly and spiritual needs). The current paper is divided into 5 sections: (1) introduction to importance of disciplining children techniques for present and future generations in changing times; (2) and (3) shall focus on Ibn Miskawaih and Al-Ghazālī perspectives on children upbringing; section (4) will focus on modern psychological theories to discipline children and raise them to be responsible moral individuals. Lastly, the paper will analyse contemporary relevance of tripartite model and its role in the emotional regulation of children followed by concluding remarks.
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