Maulana says that the very idea of a "generation gap" between parents and children is an artificial term created by intellectuals, and that there is no real gap because Allah created both generations as one.75:18 He advises that instead of simply running after what the family wishes, parents should tell their family what God expects from them.65:29 He explains that the root cause of conflict with children is often pampering and a materialistic home environment, and that parents must change the environment to nurture an afterlife-oriented mindset.73:34 For dealing with anger and discord among family members, Maulana recommends giving them books to re-engineer their minds, and praying that you yourself are not negatively affected by the turmoil.90:04 He emphasizes that God has given everyone total freedom and a thinking mind, so differences are natural and not evil; the key is to manage differences peacefully rather than to fight.53:18 He also shares a personal story of forgiving someone he had held a negative thought about for years, deciding to forgive regardless of who was at fault.18:51