How to reduce restlessness among tweens and teens at services
Author Gail Anthony Greenberg attributes the change to a societal trend empowering kids to make their own decisions. \”These days, we give children more latitude,\” she added. As a result, many rabbis, administrators, parents and even bar mitzvah party vendors take preventative measures to quell chatty, restless or precocious preteen guests from being disruptive at bar mitzvah ceremonies and receptions.