Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge is power!

Daddy, I have a question

Pinchas Weiss

Shock!
Do you know that embarrassing moment when a child asks a question innocently and you just freeze?

It happened to me too! My daughter came home with a new term and asked a simple question: “Dad, is there something called drugs?”

At first, I panicked! Where did she hear this term and how exactly should I respond to her?

I took a deep breath and answered her question, “Yes, there is something called drugs! Why are you asking?” Because we learned in school that there was a drug named Tuel that killed Eliezer with a spoon … That’s it.

How does it feel to travel with a driver who doesn't stop at red lights

Pinchas Weiss

This is exactly what happened to me abroad! I rode with a reckless driver who considered traffic rules and signals as mere recommendations. When I returned home, I thought to myself, maybe I can “burn” a few red lights too, without anyone noticing…But when the opportunity presented itself, I stopped! There was a police officer with a camera and other measures to deter reckless driving. After a week, when I arrived at the same intersection where I wanted to enter without paying attention to traffic laws, I stopped! Even without a police officer or camera. Why? Simply put, I realized that this is a dangerous step that could endanger me and my surroundings…”

Ski and Parenting School

Pinchas Weiss

Have you ever felt frustrated when trying to learn a new skill? I recently went on a short ski vacation in Italy and had a similar experience. At first, I hired a guide to teach me how to ski, but I quickly became disappointed when things didn’t go as planned. On the second day, I tried again and had some success. But it wasn’t until the third day when I decided to give up on the guide and try on my own that I had a breakthrough. I realized that sometimes, we just need to trust ourselves and keep trying until we succeed.