Is it obligatory upon the wife or the husband to clean their children after they relieve themselves, remove any harm from them, help them with their studies, bathe them, and nurse them during illness? And is it permissible for the husband to prevent her from doing so without justification?
A man is a shepherd and responsible for his family, and a woman is a shepherdess and responsible in her husband's home and for her children. Each is a guardian and entrusted with what is under their care. A man's guardianship of his family includes their governance and ensuring their rights are met, while a woman's guardianship involves managing the affairs of the home and children, including rectifying their situations, cooking food, and being responsible for everything in the house. As for instilling noble morals and uprightness, this is the joint responsibility of both parents. Educating children is closer to the father's role than the mother's. This guardianship is achieved through cooperation, not through discord.
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