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Purim Special...

3/15/2019

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A Frelichin Purim! In honor of Purim next week, I’ve compiled an updated list of ten things your child would want you to know...in his/her own words.
  1. Yes, you are great parents. Unless I’m mad at you in which case I’ll say you’re not. Really you are. Unless I’m in a bad mood.
  2. I hate to admit this, but Yeshiva is very important. However, if you give me a day off to spend time with you, I won’t complain, and I’ll always cherish it. Just put your phone away when we’re together.
  3. Ever had a bad day? Woke up feeling grumpy and you don’t know why? Me too. I’m still a normal kid (whatever that means).
  4. My favorite part of the day? When you put me to bed and talk about my day. One on one time is so special to me. Even when we’re talking about silly things.
  5. The worst part of my day? When you’re angry at someone else and you take it out on me. We both know it. You can always apologize to me.
  6. The way you talk to each other is the way I’ll talk to others (and my spouse). I’m very perceptive.
  7. Compliment me. It feels great! Even for the little things. I also love when you give me a hug, pat on the back, or ruffle my hair. It makes me feel so special.
  8. If I need to be told off, go right ahead. Preface it with “I love you” – I need to hear it also. You don’t need to yell. Just please make sure that none of my siblings are watching or listening.
  9. It’s a different generation. Sorry. I’m not so good about calling friends and/or making playdates. Please guide me. Don’t keep telling me to put away the phone or iPad. I know it’s not healthy. Just give me some alternatives. It’ll also help if you put yours away.
  10. I’m learning how to be a good Jew by watching you Daven, Kiss the Mezuzah, make Brachos and even sit at the Shabbos table.  I closely watch your face to see if you are genuine. I’m very impressionable.
Have a wonderful Purim & Shabbos!
​YR
5 Comments
Shevy G,
3/15/2019 08:43:21 am

Beautiful and heartwarming. If only everyone read this.

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Chaya Mushka
3/15/2019 08:48:41 am

Number seven is key. Many people are scared to use physical contact as a way of expressing love due to our generation's issues. However, children crave this sort of contact, and studies have shown that it helps them developmentally.

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Rabbi Spirn
3/15/2019 09:20:05 am

I truly enjoy all these articles. This one particularly is very important for all of Klal Yisrael. Children learn by example, so we must be proactive.

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S.H.
3/15/2019 12:36:27 pm

This was the most accurate article I can remember reading. As a kid, I would've wanted my parents to read this, and it's great to read now.

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Elisheva
3/19/2019 08:27:40 am

Wowww!!
I loveeee this!
As I was reading, I was like “yup... all this is true... all this makes sense!” But then why do I not keep to it in my correspondences with my kids?
I needed the blunt reminder.

This is going up on my kitchen fridge!

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    Rabbi Yitzie Ross is a Rebbe and has been working with parents and kids for many years. You can read more about him in the "about" section.

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