Educator Shares 10 Essential Rules for a Successful Israeli Summer Break
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Srugim · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Israeli educator Avinoam Harash outlines ten practical rules for parents to manage the summer break with teenagers, emphasizing calm, meaningful engagement, and support. He advises avoiding conflicts, making prayer meaningful, offering alternatives to screen time, and valuing boredom for creativity. Harash also stresses parental self-care and family connection during this intense period.
- 01Parents should avoid daily conflicts and choose battles wisely during summer break.
- 02Prayer must be a personal, pressure-free experience for children.
- 03Offer appealing alternatives to screen time instead of just forbidding it.
- 04Spend at least five meaningful minutes daily with children to set a positive example.
- 05Boredom fosters creativity; parents are guides, not entertainers.
- 06Maintain parental mental health and support children through social challenges.
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