I'm often asked how I would have reacted if my sons had left their Jewish roots instead of delving into them. My answer is that nothing could make me stop loving my sons.
It's not easy having Orthodox Jewish sons. It takes patience, respect, love, flexibility and a powerful desire to stay connected to them. The process doesn't involve any specific steps to follow. I'm still learning how to do this. Isn't that what parenting really is? There are so many books written about raising kids. Dr. Spock had his ideas. I have mine. Is there only one way to be a good parent? Doesn't it depend on the individual family?
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This wonderful comment of yours reminded me so much of the book "The Bamboo Cradle." It's as if you and the author of that book are really in tune with each other.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Phil