Interview with Abu Jana: The Best Friend of His Children

This is an interview with Abu Jana. He is one of my really best friends and he is a father of a son and a daughter. As a friend of him, I notice that he has a strong link with his kids. On top of that, I really trust him and I consult him sometimes if I have a problem. So, let's have fun!

Abu Jana with His daughter, Jana:  He is a close friend of his kids. [This photo was taken a couple of months ago in South Africa ]

* Who is Abu Jana- as a father?
The best friend of my children. A powerful, rich and kind friend.

* What is the family in your point of view?
Family is the space where I practice my real life.

* Is there any link between family and society in your opinion?
Of course. this is a very fundamental fact.

Abu Jana with His Son, Tamim :  Sharing happy time with his son in a jungle. [This photo was taken a couple of months ago in South Africa ]

* So, how do you think the family in our society is nowadays?
In our Saudi society, I believe family receives the highest value possible in any society. We have an extremely structured society based on family. It is not only the typical family. It is also the extended family and the tribe.

* How do you keep strong bonds with your children?
By trusting them and by treating them as adults when they are happy and as kids when they are unhappy.

* Reading is important to everyone. So, how do you rear your kids on loving reading?
First, it is important to determine the suitable material for reading. Kids like stories, colorful books and simple language. I never tell my children to read. Just bringing the interesting material is enough to convince them to read. I teach them by example. I read my books in front of them then when I finish, I tell them some stories or interesting facts that I read, in a simple way.

* What is your last word?It is love that teaches you how to deal with your family.

I really enjoyed reading each single word of Abu Jana's answers to the questions I sent him by email. For me, he has a great experience that I can always trust. 

What about you? Do you agree with Abu Jana in all his answers? Do you have a different point of view? Please let us know!