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Doha – Ashraf Mustafa: A number of experts and specialists in the fields of family guidance, psychology, education, media, and economics confirmed that Qatari Family Day, which falls on April 16 annually, is an annual occasion to renew awareness of the importance of this entity and its role in the stability of society and the compass for building generations, in light of the challenges imposed by social, economic, and technological transformations, stressing that strengthening family cohesion has become an urgent necessity, with the need to integrate The roles between various institutions, in addition to the awareness of individuals within the family itself, where the equation of stability begins from within, by promoting dialogue and understanding, and building relationships based on affection and compassion. They pointed out that mental health is one of the most important foundations of the quality of relationships within the family, while financial awareness and proper planning contribute to achieving stability and reducing pressures, stressing at the same time that sound education from early childhood plays a decisive role in instilling the values of belonging and strengthening family connection. They noted the importance of the role of the school. And the media in consolidating these values, by providing positive models and enhancing community awareness, in addition to the role of awareness workshops and courses in developing individuals’ skills. They pointed out that confronting negative phenomena, such as high divorce rates, delayed marriage, and digital addiction, requires adopting integrated strategies based on awareness and early rehabilitation. Maryam Al-Zadi: Achieving a balance between work and family is a shared responsibility. Maryam Al-Zadi, a content creator in the field of professional development, explained that achieving a balance between work and life Familyism does not necessarily mean distributing time equally, as much as it depends on awareness of priorities, and giving each side its right at the appropriate time, stressing the importance of mental and emotional presence within the family, and not just physical presence, especially in light of what Qatari Family Day highlights is the importance of strengthening family stability as a basic pillar of society. She explained that the absence of clear boundaries between work and personal life is one of the most prominent causes of the imbalance, as work pressure and long hours lead to a decline in the quality of family relationships. As a result of weak communication and lack of interaction, which negatively affects family cohesion and the mental health of individuals. Salim Al-Enezi: Building a preventive system that enhances family cohesion. Salim Muhammad Al-Enezi – Assistant Executive Director of the Family Counseling Center “Wefaq” – confirmed that the role of institutions concerned with supporting the family has become based on building an integrated preventive system that enhances individuals’ awareness before facing challenges, and this is reaffirmed with Qatar Family Day as a platform to enhance family stability in light of the changes. He explained that the center works to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills that help them build balanced family relationships, through a group of programs that include pre-marital rehabilitation, parental education programs, and family guidance, in addition to ongoing awareness-raising initiatives, which contribute to enhancing the family’s ability to adapt to changes and maintain its cohesion. He pointed out that many of these programs have had a positive impact in raising the level of awareness and reducing the gap between expectations and reality within the family. However, the acceleration of contemporary challenges requires developing these initiatives to become more flexible and sustainable, with a focus on measuring impact and expanding access to various groups, especially through digital content. He explained that achieving a balance in raising children between traditional values and openness to modern changes is not based on comparison between them, but rather on understanding the complementary relationship between the values that guide behavior and educational methods that develop according to requirements. Al-Asr, stressing the importance of adopting education based on dialogue, building trust and inclusion. Dr. Issa Al-Horr: Specialized content that addresses family issues. Dr. Issa Al-Horr – family and educational consultant – said: Qatari Family Day is an occasion to highlight ways to enhance family cohesion in light of contemporary challenges, noting that strengthening family cohesion requires adopting simple daily practices, such as allocating time for dialogue and joint activities, and developing a culture of appreciation within the family, and in this context, he explained that self-development workshops Family coaching has begun to play an important role in raising individuals’ awareness and building more stable family relationships, especially when it goes beyond theoretical presentation to developing practical life skills. He explained that some current programs suffer from providing general content that does not touch on actual challenges, or relying on theoretical presentation without practical training, stressing the importance of developing specialized content that addresses realistic issues such as managing marital disputes and the balance between work and family, in addition to adopting interactive methods based on discussion and experience. He explained that The effectiveness of these workshops depends on a set of standards, and they directly contribute to reducing a number of negative phenomena, such as high divorce rates, by training couples to manage disputes and promoting a culture of dialogue, as well as addressing delayed marriage by correcting concepts and building emotional maturity, in addition to reducing digital addiction by educating families on how to manage the use of technology. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Abdullah: Organized and conscious use of technology is required. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Abdullah – a behavior modification specialist – believes that achieving a balance in children’s use of smart devices is not based on complete prohibition or uncontrolled openness, but rather depends on what he described as “organized and conscious use,” stressing the importance of enhancing families’ awareness of the necessity of setting a clear framework that determines the nature and duration of use of these devices in proportion to the child’s age and needs, especially in light of the Qatari Family Day representing an occasion to renew Awareness of the role of the family in directing children’s behavior and protecting them from contemporary challenges. He explained that among the most important of these controls is setting daily times for using screens and allocating periods completely free of devices, in addition to directing the use of technology towards useful purposes such as learning and developing skills. He stressed that role models remain the most important factor, as children are affected by the behavior of their parents. He pointed out that there are a group of indicators that may indicate the beginning of entering the stage of digital addiction, including loss of control over the duration of use, the appearance of tantrums when the device is pulled out, In addition to isolation and poor family interaction, he pointed out that the repetition of these behaviors requires early intervention. He also warned of the lack of conscious control, urging dialogue within the family to avoid exacerbating problems. Dr. Ahmed Al-Buainain: Positive dialogue between spouses reduces divorce cases. His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Buainain – Director of the Family Reconciliation Office at the Family Court – stressed that the stability of the family begins from within it before any external intervention, stressing that the family remains the basic nucleus of society, but contemporary social and economic challenges have contributed to creating transformations that have affected its cohesion and led to a rise in divorce rates. He explained that divorce is no longer linked to a single reason, Rather, it is the result of the accumulation of a group of factors, the most prominent of which are weak moral values, poor choice of a life partner, negative interference from parents, in addition to economic and social pressures, and the effects of social media. He explained that preventing divorce begins from within the family, by enhancing dialogue and understanding between spouses, and building the relationship on affection and compassion. He added: The relevant institutions, such as the Family Reconciliation Office and the “Wefaq” Family Counseling Center, play an important role in pre-marital awareness, early intervention to resolve conflicts, and providing psychological and social support to spouses, but they face challenges, including the delay of some spouses in seeking help, or weak acceptance of the idea of reconciliation and compromise. Dr. Talib Al-Athba: The media is an effective tool for enhancing family cohesion. Dr. Talib Muhammad Al-Athba – Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University – said: The media plays a pivotal role in consolidating values and principles within society, pointing out that the media content in the State of Qatar clearly reflects Qatari customs and traditions and Islamic values, including family programs, educational content and podcasts, which contribute to strengthening the status of the family and its role in building the individual, and this is reaffirmed with Family Day. Qatar Airways as a platform to promote these values. He explained that the media, despite this role, faces increasing challenges in light of digital transformations, as the traditional influence is no longer what it was in the past, as a result of the development of social media platforms, the transformation of messages from written form to rapid visual content, in addition to the reliance on algorithms in directing content, as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence in producing and directing media messages. He pointed out that the media can be an effective tool in strengthening family cohesion, as a means of continuously transmitting messages and values. Nasser Al Marri: The school consolidates the child’s connection to his family. Nasser Rashid Al Marri – educational expert and head of the Educational Centers Licensing Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education – explained that the school plays a pivotal role in consolidating the child’s connection to his family from the early stages, by linking the educational process to the child’s daily life within his family environment, which intersects with the goals of Qatar Family Day in strengthening the status of The family. He explained that strengthening this connection is not limited to activities, but extends to consolidating values within the classroom, by encouraging discussion about the role of parents and the importance of respecting and honoring them, pointing to the involvement of parents in some school activities. He pointed out that integrating family values becomes more effective when presented in an applied manner, and not through theoretical presentation only, as concepts such as cooperation and responsibility can be instilled through teamwork and daily tasks within the classroom, in addition to employing extracurricular activities such as plays. The stories embody the values of respect and solidarity. He explained that the teacher represents the first role model for the student within the school, while the school administration plays a complementary role by adopting policies that promote a positive environment. He added: Strengthening the partnership between the school and the family is an essential element in the success of the educational process. Dr. Muhammad Al-Nuaimi: Instilling religious values in the souls of children His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Abdul Latif Al-Nuaimi confirmed that instilling religious values in the souls of children is not achieved through direct orders or theoretical guidance, but is based primarily on what is known as education by example, where the child is influenced by what he sees in his parents’ behavior more than the advice he hears. He explained that embodying values such as honesty, compassion, and commitment in daily life within the family contributes to consolidating them naturally and deeply in children. He pointed out that role models represent the basic foundation in guiding a child’s behavior, as the contradiction between words and actions makes the educational message lose its impact, while harmony between them enhances the firm consolidation of values. He explained that the prophetic model in education is based on this principle, as practical application preceded guidance through the word, which made it more influential in building behavior. He noted that protecting children in light of contemporary changes is not achieved by isolation or complete prevention, but rather by building what he described as “internal immunity,” by consolidating religious identity in a positive way, and opening the door to dialogue with children in a way that enhances their self-confidence. Muzna Ajlan: 7,000 participants benefited from the rehabilitation and improvement programs for Mrs. Muzna Ajlan – Director of the Counseling Department at the Family Counseling Center “Wefaq” -: Family counseling and rehabilitation for those approaching marriage represent one of the most important approaches to prevention in social work, because they have a role in preparing individuals for a married life based on awareness and not on preconceptions. She explained that the rehabilitation programs offered by the Center aim to move individuals from a theoretical understanding of the marital relationship to a realistic awareness of its responsibilities, noting that more than 7,000 participants have benefited from these programs, This reflects the increasing need for this type of rehabilitation and its impact in enhancing family stability. She explained that providing these consultations requires specialists who combine scientific knowledge and field experience, pointing out that their role is not limited to guidance, but extends to simplifying concepts and linking them to the reality of individuals, and presenting them in interactive methods that enhance understanding and application, stressing the center’s keenness to continuously develop its programs according to scientific foundations, while measuring their impact to ensure quality. Dr. Sheikha Al-Balam: Children’s belonging is formed in their early years. Dr. Sheikha Al-Balam, an early childhood specialist, explained that the first years of a child’s life, from birth until the age of six, represent the most important stage in shaping his conscience and building his sense of belonging, through what is known as “secure attachment,” which is formed when the child finds a quick and affectionate response to his needs, whether physical or emotional, noting that this feeling gives him a sense of security and makes the family a fortress. The first. She explained that the way parents deal with the child at this stage largely determines the nature of the future relationship with him, stressing that listening to his feelings and respecting them contributes to building a warm language of dialogue within the family, preventing gaps in later age stages. She pointed out that enhancing belonging is not only achieved through guidance, but through positive appreciation of the child’s behavior, such as praising his way of thinking or his attempts to solve problems, in addition to containing him when he makes a mistake and discussing it calmly. On the other hand, she warned against some common educational mistakes, and also pointed out the danger of emotional neglect, even in light of providing material needs, stressing that the child is attached to people, not to possessions. Yousef Abu Haliqa: Financial awareness is a pillar for achieving stability. Youssef Abu Haliqa, a financial analyst and economic advisor, said: Financial awareness within the family represents an essential foundation for achieving stability, reducing falling into the trap of debt, and building a more secure future, indicating that strengthening this culture is not limited to income management. Not only, but it extends to rationalizing consumption and developing financial planning skills for all family members, which is renewed emphasis on Qatar Family Day as an occasion to enhance awareness of the components of family stability in its various dimensions, including the economic dimension. He explained that sound financial planning, based on cooperation between spouses, enables the family to overcome economic challenges and achieve a degree of sustainable well-being, in addition to securing the needs of the children in the long term, pointing out that saving represents the first step on this path, by allocating a portion of income to confront emergency circumstances or achieve future goals. He pointed out that the importance of saving is evident in several aspects, most notably providing financial security in the face of unexpected crises, such as job loss or increased obligations, in addition to its role in achieving basic goals such as educating children or owning a home, in addition to its contribution to alleviating psychological pressures resulting from financial anxiety.
