- Chinuch is the process of initiation of a lifelong commitment to Torah and Mitzvos.
- Successful chinuch requires engaging both the mind and the heart of the student/child.
- Successful chinuch requires a two sided relationship of mutual love and respect
- Successful chinuch requires the recipient to understand the truth of Torah given to us by the Creator Himself.
- Successful chinuch will only occur when the recipient realizes that a Torah life will be of great benefit to him and is the source of true happiness
- Successful chinuch needs role models of sensitivity to others, integrity and consistency
- The person being mechanech must be alert to recognize problems, circumstances and occurrences that can interfere with the chinuch process and to know how to deal with these issues
- Successful chinuch needs an open atmosphere where recipients feel free to ask questions that bother them and can get sensitive and appropriate answers
- Successful chinuch should inspire a positive relationship with the Creator, with an appreciation for the purpose of creation, the unique importance of Torah, meaningful tefilla and Bitachon
- Successful chinuch considers the unique individuality of each person, the dangers of too much pressure, and uses love, meaning, happiness, and the benefits of a Torah life to motivate, rather than fear
REACHING THE NEXT GENERATION
