Causes of the Uprightness of Youth and Protecting Them from the Wicked

Question:
This questioner says: What are the causes for the uprightness of the young Muslim? I have some sons, may Allah guide them, who go out with people who smoke. How do we protect the youth from these people? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
You protect them by providing good upbringing and by preventing them from keeping company with the wicked, such as smokers and others, because they are under your responsibility as long as they are young; they are under your responsibility. The father is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock; he is a shepherd in his household and responsible for his flock on the Day of Resurrection. So, you must protect your sons and daughters, especially in this time when trials have become mixed and it has become easy for them to reach people through various means, and the wicked and promoters of evil have multiplied. So, protect your children, seek help from Allah, and be patient, for the matter is severe. Jeddah, yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,