When I was a counselor Rav Belsky told us that in the times of Chazal, Hashem would test manhigim if they were able to lead Klal Yisroel by first having them shepherd sheep. Nowadays Hashem tests furure leaders by seeing how they deal with young children as counselors.

I think girls should stay in school for an extra year, either in high school or seminary. My daughter graduated high school at 17 and is talking about next year when she will be in shidduchim. I find that very scary. Of course this won’t help the tuition crisis.

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