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Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price share an eye roll–proof script for calmer boundaries and fewer power struggles.

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Communities have witnessed an alarming rise in hate and violence directed at minority groups, including Jewish communities. These incidents can be deeply unsettling, significantly affecting a child’s ...