[Introductory Note: There have been several cases in Bet Shemesh/RBS in recent weeks of charismatic men who have a Pied Piper influence over kids, some of whom they allegedly have molested. The kids' parents were aware of the 'specialness' of the relationship, even the peculiarity, but were not aware of the risks. I offer this article as guidance to help parents become more aware of the potential downside of these relationships. I have used males, but whereas most pedophiles are male, their child victims can be equally likely girls or boys.] ------- If you reminisce back to your school days, you can probably think of a specific adult who had a profound influence on you and helped you overcome your growing-up challenges. There are some particularly gifted and wonderful people who are able to bridge an age gap, and thereby positively engage with someone who is even many years their junior. Such people can apply this talent to working with kids and youth in a profe
Those who committed the travesty will never admit they are wrong. They will simply change what they said.
ReplyDeleteRecall that when the rockets started flying Mahmoud Abbas was reminded that he had said that the occupation was the reason for terrorism. Why were rockets being launched at Israel now that it had withdrawn from 'Aza? His answer: "We went withdrawal from the 1949 partition borders of 'Aza".
No doubt those who voted in favour of the retreat will say that it is still the fault of Israel because of the naval blockage, or the checkpoints, or the fresh water and electricity Israel still supplies them...