reer, and the delay of having children, many times Jewish couples have high rates of infertility (Rosen, Weltman, 624).Mothers in traditional Jewish families are many times considered to be the nurturer of the family. Mothers are expected to put their personal needs aside and their familys needs first. It is thought that no sacrifice is too great, especially when her children are in need. Many times children are left to feel guilty because their mothers do so much for them and they have no way to reciprocate. Often time young married daughters who put their careers before having children may feel as though they are betraying their mothers or letting them down. The Jewish mother has traditionally been a teacher of values and achievement. Many generations of Jewish professionals give their mothers credit for their success (Rosen, Weltman, 624).Sometimes conflicts arise between Jewish mothers and their daughters because mothers have a tendency to reinforce a womans role as submissive to males. Some daughters believe that they will never be good enough for their mothers and that they will never meet their expectations which results in high rates of anorexia and other eating disorders in young Jewish girls (Rosen, Weltman, 625).Jewish sons also feel the same kinds of pressure and inadequacies. The relationship between children and their parents is that when the children are successful the parents are gratified, but when children do wrong they are betrayed and ashamed. One way in which children show their gratitude to their parents is through manners and respect (Rosen, Weltman, 626).SexualityIn traditional Jewish law, sex is not considered shameful, sinful, or obscene although in traditional orthodox practice it is not openly discussed. Modesty is an important virtue and sex is traditionally permissible only within the context of marriage. Sex is looked upon not only for the purpose of procreation but also as a way of experiencing ...
