The Danger of Being “Too Close” — What Every Parent Needs to Know - Achrei Mot Kedoshim

Most parents worry about being too strict… or too lenient. But there’s a deeper danger we rarely think about: Raising children who don’t know how to stay themselves in relationships. In Parshas Acharai Mos, the Torah revisits the tragic death of Nadav and Avihu—and reveals something shocking. They weren’t rebelling. They were trying to come close to Hashem. So what went wrong? This powerful insight uncovers a hidden truth about relationships, boundaries, and parenting: Closeness without boundaries doesn’t create connection—it creates collapse. In this video, we explore: Why the Torah connects Nadav and Avihu to Yom Kippur The difference between dependence, independence, and healthy connection How unclear boundaries can lead to codependency And how parents can raise children who form deep relationships—without losing themselves Because the goal isn’t just closeness. It’s raising children who can come close… and still know exactly who they are.