Q3: How can we stay connected to Muslim teens without losing our own adult culture? Write down the top “5” suggestions. by Yaser Birjas https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3 Understanding the culture of Muslim Youth and teenagers en-us 2022-02-04 04:16:37 UTC 2026-01-20 16:31:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067243986 Listen to us
Be less judgmental
Be more understanding  ]]> 2022-02-26 03:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067243986 Patience and Dua, communication and trying to emphasize with their school and current culture https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244192 2022-02-26 03:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244192 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244300 Always be there for them no matter what mistake they make.]]> 2022-02-26 03:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244300 Being more physical https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244305 2022-02-26 03:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244305 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244344 2022-02-26 03:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244344 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244542 Don’t yell (please)
Don’t be old
Don’t hit kids 
Don’t take away our phone 
Listen to what we have to say


]]> 2022-02-26 03:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244542 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244550 Communicate with them as a complete person and with respect ]]> 2022-02-26 03:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244550 We can take them to halaqas https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244659

]]> 2022-02-26 03:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244659 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244686 2022-02-26 03:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244686 FROM A GEN Z KID https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244724 hear us kids out, and try to understand where were coming from. 
from a kid— try to understand that the generation the parents were raised in DOESNT totally apply to your kids generation 
compromise is so important! it helps keep a stable relationship between parent and child. 
allow kids to make their own mistakes— they’re going to do what they want to regardless. just be there to help them 

and overall, us kids are trying our best. please be patient with us

]]> 2022-02-26 03:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244724 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244747 Be good listener with h out being judgmental ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244747 stay connected https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244784 Send them to islamic school only and go with them sometimes.]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244784 How can we stay connected https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244867 Talk to them 
Become friends 
Learn the things they like to do
Convince don’t force  
Hold your temper 

]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244867 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244980 Listen with curiosity ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067244980 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245030 2022-02-26 03:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245030 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245050 Be more involved in their day to day life
Listening more actively
Less supervision
Engage doing common activities/sports etc
Be more empathetic ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245050 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245126 -be friends with them
- learning to be tech-savvy
- adapt to their culture
- be supportive, don't be judgemental
- participate in activities they enjoy ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245126 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245127 1:1 time with kids
Play games they like
Hobby together
More family get together 
Treat them with respect hear them out]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245127 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245130 Take them back home ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245130 Get to know their friends https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245188 2022-02-26 03:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245188 Listen to them then address the issue https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245199 Be patient 
We need to be a role model 
Give some time for playing and some  time for parenting 
Connect them to seera 


]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245199 gain their trust and vice versa https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245206 respect them and love them ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245206 Become kid friend, take them outside to parks, play video games with them, don't disturb them when they are talking to friends, https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245208 2022-02-26 03:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245208 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245211 Give them our time
Build trust with verification
Empower them
Define boundaries
Educate them about right and wrong]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245211 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245219 Listen intentionally2- don’t be judgmental, try to see things from their perspective, give them space , allow them to grow ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245219 Q3 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245225 Be empathetic 
Research our culture 
Practice what you preach (don’t be hypocritic)
Don’t be negative 
Explain your actions ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245225 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245266 don’t yell
don’t embarrass them]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245266 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245270 Spend time with them
Listen to their opinions
Don’t raise them as you were raised

]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245270 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245271 Connecting to core values, through modeling these values. 
Truthfulness. Honesty. Respect. 


Picking your battles. If something is not against the deen then it's fine. Not everything is garam. 

Saying yes more to our kids. ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245271 Bringing them to the masjid https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245285 2022-02-26 03:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245285 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245297 2022-02-26 03:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245297 FOR KIDS https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245316 No shouting no being rude or talking back ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245316 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245330 -Be empathetic to what they are experiencing.
-Don’t be judgmental
-Don’t push them away when they come to you with problems.
-Don’t compare them to others
-encourage them don’t force]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245330 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245336 Send them to boot camp ]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245336 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245341 Socialize with other Muslim families
Be their friends
Having conversations around Islamic knowledge

]]> 2022-02-26 03:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245341 Connection https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245435 Bring them to the Masjid
Connecting with them on a daily basis
Not pushing them hard
Providing guidance about the real world
Enroll them in Islamic education]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245435 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245442 Keep communication lines open
L I S T E N 
Empathize 
Emotional intelligence
Apologize if wrong; treat them as intelligent beings 
Don’t disrespect their boundaries 
Partake in their culture/media consumption to a certain extent (with limits) ]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245442 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245445 Listen and listen to them
Do things together their way
Care
Passion and compassion ]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245445 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245451 Beside being their parents, be the friends they needs
Spend more time
Do outdoor activities more to take them from phones
They should know that their parents are there whenever they want to talk to
Respect them if we want to be respected as parents 
Learn what they like and teach them to filter. 
Bring them to masjid/closer to masjid activities]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245451 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245455 Communication 
-Listen in
-Finding common interests 
-Being at childrens level 
-Bonding activities 
Connecting outside of home in nature/outdoor activities
Turn off internet ]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245455 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245479 don’t force them to be religious

don’t pressure them even more (on top of school pressure)

do what they like to do 

make them feel more comfortable 

give them space 

]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245479 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245482 Making lots of dua
Being a friend to them
Prioritizing our deen instead of culture 
Being balanced in dealing with them
Giving them muslim identity 
Activities together as a family like volunteering]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245482 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245525 1. Practice what you preach. Do the good things what you’re telling your kids. 
2. Incorporate into Muslim community. 
3. Improve communication with teens. 
4. Make them feel better included in family and community 
5. Be more patient / make lots of dua 
6. Try to better understand where they’re coming from without your own judgment/ preconceived notions 
7. Follow them on social media 😑]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245525 Listening without judgement https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245553 Spending time together 
Befriend before they are teenagers]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245553 Be their friend but also remind them about their religion and culture https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245557 2022-02-26 03:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245557 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245574 Join them for their interest. 
Keep on reminding them.
Listening to them.

]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245574 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245597 Modeling ]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245597 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245669 1) listen, listen, listen
2) share lessons from islam that are relevant to today
3) do not show displeasure with stories
4) make them read Quran and reward them
5) be a friend
Share more fun culture ]]> 2022-02-26 03:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245669 Treat them like adults; talk to them with respect and give them responsibilities https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245711 2022-02-26 03:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067245711 Hello u look nice https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248140 2022-02-26 03:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248140 don’t send them to boot camp https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248428 2022-02-26 03:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248428 Are u eating food https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248505 2022-02-26 03:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248505 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248957 Adults also spend more time on phones than with their own kids ]]> 2022-02-26 03:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067248957 https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067249031 become boot camp]]> 2022-02-26 03:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067249031 Subject https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067249815 Write something fantastic!]]> 2022-02-26 03:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/VRIC/MAPS3/wish/2067249815