Even within the confines of the home, Tariq could manage to upset the household if left unattended for any length of time. In retrospect it s hard to conceive how I managed life when Tariq was little. For seven years I went with little sleep. Fortunately I worked in a junior college at the time and had a very understanding boss. If Tariq had been up most of the night, I could grab a couple of hours sleep before reporting to work.
Some parents find solace in their faith or belief in a higher power.
Although not religious in the traditional sense himself, Naseef addresses the issue of faith in his book. He finds that parents all have individual backgrounds and upbringings. Their perspectives on life will affect the way they deal with the situation. Naseef finds that many parents wrestle with the idea of religion. A situation like this can sometimes cause a religious crisis.