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How to Handle Religious Judgment from Extended Family

My mother-in-law constantly criticizes how I raise my children Islamically and my husband never defends me when she does it.

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Being criticized for your approach to Islamic child-rearing by family members creates a complex conflict between respect for elders and protection of your parental authority.

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