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FrumTeens

In light of the current controversy regarding FrumTeens, I'm linking to my thoughts about the site, as posted on August 1, 2003. I wrote, then, in part:

The site deals with a vast array of issues. I strongly disagree with the moderator (apparently there are several) on issues concerning Zionism, and modern orthodoxy. As examples, Rav Kook is compared to Korach, while Rav Soloveitchik is essentially labeled an egomaniac. The moderator's approach is so harsh, that I believe the site to be worthless with regard to these issues.

With regard to the "at-risk" kids and teens, I stated:

Not only does the moderator deal patiently and supportively with each of these kids (he reminds them, for example, that Joshua married Rachav, a former prostitute), he does not hesitate to criticize the schools and teachers for causing and/or worsening many of the problems. He points out that throwing out kids is in almost all cases a violation of Jewish law, and is done because teachers do not like to deal with difficult kids. He also correctly ridicules the approach to "at risk" kids, which is to isolate those kids while ignoring the reasons why the problem is growing.
posted on 3/22/2005