🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #148

My teenager uploaded photos that reveal her aurat on social media. How do I correct her?

Handle this with a conversation about dignity and digital footprints, not by confiscating the phone and shouting. Teenagers upload such photos usually because they want recognition and a sense of acceptance, not out of bad intent. Start by understanding that need, then calmly explain two things: the requirement to cover the aurat, and the fact that what is shared online is hard to take back and can be misused. Help her see that her worth does not depend on the number of likes and comments. Set an example in how you yourself share family photos. Praise her good choices so that she feels appreciated, not constantly watched. Changing habits like this takes time and patience. See digital & family.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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