Baseerath

 From the means by which a Jinn can overpower and possess the children A very important point Shaikh Ibn al-`Uthaymeen رحمه الله said: ❝Some of the foolish, ignorant people, lacking intelligence, scare their small innocent children and frighten them by saying: so-and-so will come (and take you), or so-and-so will (do such-and-such to you). So the child gets scared and this fear and anxiety remains in his heart, and this becomes permanent in his heart so that he is constantly in anxiety, fear and distress. Sometimes it is the father who scares his son and sometimes it is the mother who scares her son and daughter. But the most foolish ones are those who tell us that the when a child does something wrong (then as punishment) he should be locked inside his room, alone. And even when he shouts and screams they do not feel sorry for him nor do they open the door. And this is one of the means by which a Jinn overpowers (and possesses) the child. This was conveyed by one of the Jinns who had

 There are 5 types of children in this world: 1. Does not do what his parents order him (this type is 'aaq - i.e. undutiful/disobedient which is one of the seven majors sins) 2. Does what his parents tell, but is displeased with it (this type does not gain any reward) 3. Does what he is told , but follows it up by raising his voice, or mentioning those favors [e.g. I have done so much for you, I am always doing 'xyz' for you. this type earns a sin) 4. Does what he is told, willingly and happily (this type is rewarded), and they are few. 5. Does what his parents want before he is even told (this is the type which is al-baar al-muwafaq i.e. dutiful and kind to his parents and is given the ability to be successful in all his affairs), and they are rare. As for the last two types, they are known as Al-Birr (the obedient) About them, don't ask about the barakah [blessings Allah puts in person's time, wealth, health, efforts etc. whereby it increases, multiplies or a lot