On the one hand we preach about the importance of Midos being of supreme importance, and then in most Frum classrooms, the top students, often with top egos, whether they have top Midos or not, are the ones who the teachers relate best with and give the bulk of their attention to. We’re too much into scholastic achievement. This leaves the less superior students aching. In our circles, there are less avenues where a Baal/Baalas Midos, who is not a top student, can find respect and satisfaction. Even with the most supportive parents confidence is permanently shattered. Our schools very much need revamping, but they’re too busy focusing on the top students to analyze, to realize, to care. So…………
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