It could be argued that both Tateh and Ruth ran their households in a "tyrannical" manner. Why did Ruth succeed, while her father failed? How were their child-rearing styles different, and how were they the same?

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It could be argued that both Tateh and Ruth ran their households in a "tyrannical" manner. Why did Ruth succeed, while her father failed? How were their child-rearing styles different, and how were they the same?

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Asked by jay h #313605 on 4/8/2013 4:50 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/8/2013 5:21 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/8/2013 5:21 PM

They were both strict, but Tateh played the unloving tyrant, whereas Ruth never left a doubt that she loved her children. Love is the reason that she succeeded where Tateh failed.

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