Separating their beds around the age of ten
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Etiquette of Raising Children
Separating their beds around the age of ten
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Command your children to pray at the age of seven, and discipline them for it at the age of ten, and separate them in their beds."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud, on the authority of Amr ibn Shu'ayb, from his father, from his grandfather (RA)
Explanation
This hadith outlines a staged approach to raising children, including practical steps around modesty as they grow.
