Nov. 5, 2024

The Torah's Insight on Disciplining Children: What Every Parent Should Know

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Season 7

What if the secret to effective discipline lies in an ancient tale of celestial bodies? Join us as we unravel the wisdom of King Solomon and explore timeless teachings that merge biblical stories with modern parenting challenges. We grapple with the pressing question of how to rebuke a child without diminishing their self-worth, offering a fresh perspective inspired by the profound insights of Rashi. Through the sun and moon narrative lens, we uncover strategies for nurturing a child's growth while ensuring they feel cherished and valued.

This heartfelt conversation emphasizes the delicate art of balancing discipline with encouragement. Drawing on the metaphor of stars brightening the moon's existence, we discuss practical ways to acknowledge and celebrate children's strengths and accomplishments. As we navigate the complex child-rearing journey, discover how to effectively guide your children with love and grace, ensuring they thrive in a healthy and happy environment. This episode offers a blend of timeless wisdom and actionable advice, perfect for parents seeking to harmonize correction with compassion.

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Should you discipline your children A hot topic.

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My answer well, it's not mine, because I just want to accept.

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What King Solomon says is 100% you should discipline your child.

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It's a verse in Proverbs.

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He says Discipline your child while there is still hope.

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Can't argue with King Solomon.

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If you would like to go ahead, be my guest.

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You'll probably lose.

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So, yes, one needs to teach his child, discipline him, to teach him what is right and what is wrong.

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But the golden question and the million dollar question is how, how do you rebuke your child?

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The million dollar question is how?

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How do you rebuke your child but still keep his self-worth intact and that he should grow in a healthy, happy way?

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And the answer is well, I have no idea.

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But I do have one piece of advice to give, and it's based on a Rashi, very powerful Rashi.

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A lesson from the ultimate father.

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On a Rashi, very powerful Rashi.

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A lesson from the ultimate father Hashem creates the.

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Hashem made the two great luminaries the sun, the moon.

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We know the story, we know the medrash.

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There was the sun, there was the moon.

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They were both of equal size, but the moon complained we can't all share one crown.

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Because of that complaint, hashem made the moon smaller, a punishment, discipline to the children.

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But the verse continues Rashi says, because he diminished the moon's size citing Genesis 6-4, he increased its attendance to malify the moon.

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The Es HaKochavim, I did give you rebuke, I disciplined you because I wanted to teach you right and wrong.

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But you give the stars to cheer the moon up again, but you give them a pat on the back, he or she, and go get some ice cream.

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There's the lessening or the diminishing, or the rebuking of Yassar Bencha.

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Father, I still hope the disciplining of the children to teach them.

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But you must make sure of Eizak Ho Chavim to still give the stars.

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Pick him back up again, pump him up, let him know what he's really worth and how much you really love him.

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Thanks for watching.