I’ve also discovered that there may be no skill more important than communication. Being able to articulate an idea, concern or feeling can make life much easier in everything from business to personal relationships. This is especially important for guys to learn because, even in this more egalitarian age, males still find it difficult to express their emotions and needs, which sometimes results in the building up of tension that gets released negatively.
Gregory Keer, “How Jewish-Based Instruction Helps Prepare Our Sons for Life”, Jewish Journal (8-14 August 2014), 41.