The Secret of Positive Influence
"Generation to generation will praise Your deeds, and they will speak of Your mighty actions." (Tehillim 145)
The nature of our young children needs refining and parents are best suited to provide the proper guidance to their children. However, strict discipline is not the way to inspire our children to be good. Rather, the most powerful way to influence our children is by being a positive example. Our children's spiritual senses are best awakened when they hear their parents acknowledge the existence of HaShem and praise His goodness! As a result, the child's heart will awaken to recognize the presence and goodness of HaShem, and be inspired to follow His ways of goodness and kindness.
Lesson: Praising HaShem is the most powerful way through which a parent can uplift his or her children and awaken their holy souls.
App: Express your joy and gratitude to HaShem each day and inspire your children to be aware of HaShem's goodness and, in turn, act with sensitivity and kindness to others.
(Based on the commentary of Rav Moshe David Vali)
