Some mothers frequently curse their children and use bad words against them; what is your guidance?

Question:
May Allah reward you with good. The author of this letter says that some mothers frequently curse their children and use bad words against them, even though the child has not yet reached the age of ten. What is your guidance?

Answer:
It is not permissible for a parent to curse his children, lest it coincide with a time when supplication is answered, causing harm to the child and the parent through that curse. So the parent should be merciful to his child and compassionate toward him, and not curse him, but rather supplicate for him; because the rectitude of the child benefits him and his parent, and the corruption or harm of the child falls upon him and his father. Therefore, one must be prudent in these matters and not be hasty. Cursing Muslims is not permissible, so how much less is it permissible for parents to curse their children? They are the most deserving of not being cursed by their father, except for the wronged person. The wronged person is permitted to curse his oppressor, but it is better for him to be patient and not curse. Yes.