THE Community Development Department (JAPEM) of the
Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports yesterday observed the International Day
of Families by conducting a seminar on parenting skills which was attended by
some 120 people.
With its theme, 'My
Family My Aspirations', the seminar gave the participants opportunities to
exchange views and share experiences on how to resolve family problems, mainly
in dealing with children-related issues.
Gracing the event was His
Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim who took time visiting each table where
the participants had their discussions.
The seminar was
facilitated by Ustaz Hj Mail Hj Besar and Ustazah Hjh Zunainah Hj Gunung from
the Islamic Da'wah Centre. Both speakers discussed topics on parenting skills
from the perspective of Islam.
They talked about issues
pertaining to how the parents can shape their children moral development as
many parents want to raise their children with good moral values.
Ustaz Hj Mail stressed
the need of shaping the generation of pious Muslim and save the family members
from punishment of Hell.
While Ustazah Hjh
Zunainah called for the participants to fully understand their roles as
parents. Following with the presentation, participants were divided into groups
and they were given different topic to be resolved such as how to deal with
raging child, child who lies and to calm an upset child.
Each representative from
the group came forward and shared their answers to other participants.
Apart from honing
parenting skills, the seminar also aimed to strengthen family institutions in
the country, instil love and caring among the children.The event was officiated
by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya
Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah.
Also attending the event
were Deputy Minister Datin Paduka Hjh Adina Othman, Permanent Secretary Dato
Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid Hj Mohd Jaafar and Deputy Permanent Secretary Hj Ismail
Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Setia Dato Paduka Hj Hashim and other senior officers
from the ministry.
SALLY PIRI
The Brunei Times
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