The discussions surrounding child-rearing methods are being renewed, as modern curricula are viewed as a means to build a balanced personality that expresses the self. However, some express concern that these methods may lead to the erosion of the social and religious values that were the essence of traditional education.
The episode aired on (2026/3/22) of the program 'Bab Hiwar' addressed this sensitive issue, presenting a range of ideas that posed a fundamental question to participants: Does modern education represent a natural evolution to meet children's needs, or does it gradually lead to the disintegration of the controls that have defined family upbringing throughout the ages?
Details of the Event
Participants in the debate, which took the form of a direct confrontation between two teams facing each other, were divided on many issues related to freedom and discipline, the impact of strict methods in education, and the status of traditional methods in an era characterized by rapid change.
The discussion presented diverse viewpoints, with one team supporting modern education arguing that it represents a shift from a logic of control to a logic of understanding and dialogue. Meanwhile, the opposing team defended the importance of traditional methods as a guarantee of value stability and social discipline.
Background & Context
Some participants rejected the characterization of traditional education as 'dictatorial', pointing out that this classification oversimplifies the complex social experiences that have formed throughout history. In this regard, researcher Mohammed Bab Ahmed emphasized that traditional education was not based on repression but rather relied on social and religious values that organize the relationship between children and their parents.
Additionally, writer and researcher Saba Hilali noted that reducing old educational experiences to an authoritarian image ignores their historical and social contexts, highlighting the role of the extended family in upbringing and supporting the child.
Impact & Consequences
Supporters of modern education cautioned that the analytical methodology does not imply giving children complete freedom, emphasizing that the goal is to achieve a balance between children's psychological needs and setting clear boundaries during the upbringing process. Trainer Tamara Dhibyan explained that this approach seeks to establish psychologically healthy individuals capable of making their own decisions.
Conversely, family counseling advisor Solafa Saleem warned that some traditional educational styles are characterized by strictness, but there is a need for balance that ensures the child's stability by allowing space for choices without compromising rules. The discussion also touched on the idea that previous generations were raised with strictness and did not suffer, leading to internal disagreements about this concept.
Regional Significance
The suggestion that some individuals are successful in their lives raised questions about the relationship between success and strict educational methods. Solafa Saleem argued that external success does not always indicate the soundness of the methods used, and success should be measured by individuals' reconciliation with themselves and their ability to build healthy relationships. Meanwhile, Mohammed Bab Ahmed considered that part of the firmness was necessary to form resilient generations capable of facing challenges.
The discussion concluded with the necessity to reconsider some traditional educational methods, with some advising their development to meet children's psychological needs. Others insisted that these traditional schools and lectures still hold importance, and the future requires adapting them to be more beneficial.