Reply To: Going off the Derech

Imaof3-I did read that book, and for some reason, it depressed me terribly. The more kids I see OTD, the more I think that besides all the ‘obvious’ reasons that could cause it, there must be some Divine reason as well. Some of the most AMAZING families have kids OTD, and it just doesn’t make sense. We know a Rav who has about 10 kids, all outstanding, Talmidei Chachamim…and 1 kid completely off, and badly. I know that ‘abuse’ can push a kid OTD, but there are many situations where abuse is just not in the picture. Who can we blame then???

crisisoftheweek-I really hope you’re wrong. After all, the people who love him the most, who have given to him the most, and who will always be there for him are Haredi Jews (his parents!). I’m hoping that message will seep through one day.