Nader's first son, Shafeek Nader, died in 1986.[1] Nader worked as the president of the Shafeek Nader Trust for the Community Interest.[3] Rose Nader has received inquiries over the years about how she raised her "outstanding children," including Ralph Nader and Laura Nader.[4][5] As a parent, she emphasized encouraging her children to use their imaginations.[4]