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What Do Parents Owe Their Children?

Thoughts About Life··20 April 2026·42 min

About this episode

In this episode of Thoughts About Life, we explore an often misunderstood question: what do parents actually owe their children? Drawing from Jewish principles and real-life parenting experiences, we discuss the balance between guidance and independence, challenge the idea that parents are responsible for their children’s happiness, and highlight why raising self-sufficient, wise individuals may be the greatest gift of all.