we don’t let what they say penetrate our being
It’s easy to talk that into yourself. But when they’re drilling kefira and pritzus into your head day in and day out, week after week, month after month, year after year, don’t tell anyone it has no effect on you or that you’re not affected negatively. You may not be cognizant of it but it’s happening. You will not come out on the same madreiga you went it. To think otherwise is to be in denial.