First of all, every case is different. Menasheh was also a big Talmid Chaccham. The Gemara says he “went off” due to Taivos. Sounds like a fine comparison to many these days to me. I do not recall saying or implying that we should not show any children anything other tham love and compassion.
Secondly, I was making only one point, based on the OP – it is not a new ide that great Talmidei Chachamim have children who are “not like them”.
Thirdly, Ahavas Yisrael is much more powerful than Ahavas Chinam.
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