10 Basic Principles of Chinuch

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