Anyone who has used any of the recent Pesach product guides will notice that they include disclaimers stating that the guide is intended for that year only. As valuable as the guides are, they have a very short shelf life.

For the longest time, guides about raising children had a long shelf life. Had Rashi written a commentary on how to raise children in 1080, it would likely be just as relevant in 1580.

In contrast to past decades when parenting guides remained relevant for generations, today’s society changes so quickly that old child-rearing advice often loses value. This shift is evident in Inside the Teenage Mind: Raising an Orthodox Teen in the 21st Century (Mosaica Press) by Rabbi David Schlusselberg, a book that addresses the unique challenges parents face in raising........

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