Actually Sam2, you are misinformed. According to a majority of people who have gone there, it is considered a “success” if they stayed on the same level as they came. Many kids go places and do things that they would never have done in America. Even those who do not do terrible things will still become more lax in mitzvos, such as getting up late for davening, missing a shiur or two…etc. Every yeshiva bochur there has an unspoken rule- whatever happens in Israel, stays in Israel. They will never rat out their friends about the things they have done there. I personally know several people who met their spouses while “learning” there. Unfortunately, even parents who think they know their kids, do not. The only reason people send their kids to Israel is for shidduch purposes. This is not enough of a reason to send your precious children to a land of taayvos. Aside from it being an absolute waste of money, they will gain much more by learning in town, under the roof of their parents. Taking a course at night will also keep them out of trouble and prepare them for a much needed livelihood in the future. It is time for this trend to stop.
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