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Avram in MD
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The little I know,

Explain to me how your “twisted” philosophy doesn’t incentivize acting out and going off the derech.

Brother 1: “Mom, can I have $20 so I can go to a ball game on Saturday?”
Mom: “Here’s $400 – go buy yourself a TV so you can watch the game here at home and not go out.”
Brother 2: “Mom, can I have $20 so I can grab breakfast after Shacharis?”
Mom: “Sorry dear, I gave all my cash to your brother so he can buy a TV so he doesn’t drive on Shabbos. He’s acting out, so he’s more important than you right now”
Brother 2: “Hmm…”