Parent-Child Dynamics Shift Before Bar/Bat Mitzvah
A family educator offers words of advice to the family.
· standing in front of the congregation
· leading the congregation
· reading from and holding the Torah
· fear of making mistakes in front of everyone
· the party
· the presents
It is helpful for us to tune in to their fears, hopes, dreams, and expectations surrounding the bar/bat mitzvah. As we teach them our values and share our expectations, we can accept and respond to their needs.
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