Review and explanation of the education of children in the family system of Islam

Education is considered as one of the essential and significant needs of the human society. In the meantime، raising children is a daunting task، which demands responsibility، especially on parent's part; and its proper fulfillment can bring about crucial outcomes for the individual، family and the society. This article aims to examine and explain the aspects of children's education in the family system from the perspective of Islam. The method of the study is of documentary analysis، in which resources and related documents are examined. These resources include educational teachings of the Holy Quran، Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the infallible Imam's way of life (as). In this paper، first the concept and status of educating children in Islamic teachings are elaborated. Then the rights of children in the family and the role of parents in raising them are explained. Later، different aspects of raising children in Islam، including physical، intellectual، religious، moral and social facets of education will be expounded. Finally، methods of raising different educational aspects of children are explained and some educational proposals are offered for the realization of the ideal education for children.