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Prevention of Problems in our Children

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  1. Study each and every personality and recognize uniqueness.
  2. Learn to recognize positioning for failure and intervene professionally early on to avoid trouble later.
  3. A close, loving relationship with parents who spend time and interest, not just money and respect shown to children by parents and teachers which recognizes the child’s unique needs, strengths, and nature, will foster positive self-image and well-balanced state of being.
  4. Importance of happiness to maintain Torah life-style.
  5. The process must be gradual and according to the understanding and emotional development of child.6.
  6. Child must be given to understand the benefit of observance of Mitzvos, and what they are all about – overall purpose and individual meaning and benefits.
  7. To maintain happiness and well-balanced emotional state – there must be a sense of purpose in life and it must encompass the total person, both physical and spiritual.
  8. We must introduce our children early on to spirituality and to a relationship with the the Creator
  9. The key elements in the process of developing a relationship with Hashem are:
    • Positive human relationships
    • Knowledge that Hashed gave us his Torah at Sinai as a very special kind of gift.
    • Introduction to and discovery of Hashgacha Pratis in their lives.
    • Understanding and appreciation of prayer coupled with positive Tefillah experiences.
    • Exposure to the concept of Bitachon and development of Bitachon in their experiences.
  10. When a Jew delights in Torah study, he finds more pleasure than any material or physical pleasure. We must challenge our children and excite them in their learning to make the learning experience delightful.
  11. They must witness and feel passion and happiness in our study of Torah and observance of the Mitzvos.
  12. We must help them cope with the concept of suffering.
  13. They need and want discipline and structure, but with kindness, temperance, understanding, and tolerance.
  14. Develop understanding of truth of Torah Misinai with testimony and evidence.
  15. Make sure that they have good friends.
  16. Give them a balance between a sheltered environment and the wisdom and insights needed to cope with the negative influences that do seep through.