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What is the ruling on a mother who causes anxiety to her sons and daughters, thinking that she is raising them well, while they are morally corrupting, and how can she be dealt with if it is impossible to be frank with her?

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Parents must choose appropriate educational methods for their children, and they are responsible for their flock. If they strive and are not successful, there is no sin upon them, and they will be rewarded. In such a case, children should advise their parents gently, pray for them, and involve righteous people. As for mental illness, treatment for it is required, and despairing of recovery is not permissible.

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