Assalamualaikum, how are you all? This time I participated in a contest initiated by @steem-cameroon The theme that was carried out was quite interesting, namely My Parents, My Heroes.
I invite my friends to join this contest, @ustazkarim, @sohel57, and @drhira.

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✅In your words explain what you understand by parenthood

Being a parent is not an easy job. Although it looks very simple. However, education requires a process. And also need patience. Because parenthood isn't just about feeding and clothing. They must also be provided with education and other knowledge. The most important religious knowledge.

However, educating them to become strong and obedient individuals and become successful people in the future. The ability to be a capable and good parent does not just come. But it must be taken with a lot of learning. Yes, learn to be parents.

Why study? Because as we know, being a parent is not a talent, but a continuous learning process. If we see that there are parents who are so proficient in educating their children, maybe we need to see that behind that there is a very extraordinary independent learning process.

At first glance, this may be easy, although it was also difficult in the past who seemed to be able to work with their children. Initially, you have to go up and down and learn to relate and agree with your child. If we are currently learning and experiencing difficulties, believe me, there will be beautiful days ahead. Where we will reap what we sow today.

_{Parental love is boundless}

✅Tell us about your heroes (Parents)(for example what you usually do together, their importance to you)

Both parents are my heroes. I can feel their heroism not because they helped me with sufficient wealth. However, it is through their prayers that I always feel. Prayer is what makes both of them like heroes to me. Without their prayers, I would not have been successful in my studies, work, and so on.

Since I was 14 years old I no longer live with my parents. We only meet twice a year, during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. There is no special emotional connection. But the love of the two remains deep and cannot be exchanged for anything.

Even though they live far apart, of course, they have an important role in my life. Their upbringing and advice became a guide in my life.

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✅What are the major roles of parents to you?

Both are guidelines in life. With their strong encouragement, I managed to become a successful person. Without their prayers, I thought, I would not be able to do anything. That's the role of parents that I feel.

Because I see material (wealth) cannot be considered as an important role given by parents. I believe more in the prayers of parents. Parental prayer is a sacred utterance. Ijabah, immediately accepted by Allah SWT. Because of the relationship between children and parents, there is no barrier.

I myself have felt it. When I was still single, Alhamdulillah fortune was always smooth. After getting married and my mother died, I felt the difference. Luck is slightly reduced. Because I know, now no one is praying anymore so I will be more successful in the future.

✅Do you see Parenthood as a Scam?

No. I do not agree that parenthood is equated with deception. They are really very valuable in our life. Without them, we can't do anything. They are educated from childhood to adulthood. Quite a lot of energy, and emotions are drained when dealing with their children.

Especially if the child is naughty, disobedient, and others. But parents still face it patiently and steadfastly. Still guiding us to the good stuff. This role cannot be rewarded with money. Because the role and affection of parents for their children is real, not dramatized. That is a fact. That's the reality.

So, they are not a scam in their children's life.

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