Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights
CHAPTER VIII.
CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION.
Ceremonies at birth, and on the seventh day--Giving the name--Sacrifice--Shaving the head--Suckling--Care of children--Evil eye--Respect for parents--The future state of children who die young--Early education of the father--Circumcision--Schools and teaching--Private tuition--Education of girls--Arab character 186