An Introduction to the Principles of Parenting based on Imam Ali's Way of life.

At present, the basic concern of parents is their children's education, Islam would offer proper teachings and Imam Ali taught people useful material for educating children. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the principles of parenting as they were described by the Prophet. The study is a descriptive, analytical research. The data was collected through library method and by notetaking the important material was collected and then analyzed. The results show that the dignity, freedom, love, respect, ethics, attention to individual differences slowness of education, and playfulness are all the basic principles of Imam Ali's method in educating his children.