Aside from whether or not Mr. Weberman (and I say “Mr.” because he is neither a doctor of psychology or therapy nor is he even an ordained rabbi) actually did anything; because lets face it nobody here knows the facts about what did or did not happen; we all do know that over the past 15-20 years protocols have been getting stricter and stricter in all schools and summer camps regarding “being alone with a counseller or teacher.” The only place that this did not happen is in the hassidic institutions. Does someone want to explain why a school (admittingly) forced a young teenage girl to go to sessions with an adult male who has absolutely no professional background. Now I’m not saying the entire system is flawed; however there are certain protocols that should be instilled in to this “system.” Saying that all teachers should have, oh I don’t know maybe a degree in EDUCATION; maybe that is going too far; but if a child does actually need therapy (although I may not agree with the reason this particular girl was forced in to therapy) maybe spring for a professional with at least a masters; no need to spring for a PHD; I happen to know for a fact that there are plenty plenty of hassidic Jews that have degrees in psychology; because I went to many undergrad classes with them, so no need to even leave your community but at least use a professional and try to do something about this child’s “problem.”
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