GEN971 At the outset, it must be pointed out that Judaism extols the proper upbringing of children above all virtues. Indeed, it was this very mitzvah that served as the consideration of the Covenant that was established between Almighty God and Abraham. In the words of the Torah: “Ki y’dativ” – “I love him (says the Almighty of Abraham) for he instructs his sons and his daughters [Some commentators say that bonov has reference to “sons” while beiso refers to “daughters.”] so that they will follow the path of God in practicing righteousness and justice. [this verse]   It should be emphasized that insofar as laws affecting the behavior of women are concerned, a father is just as obligated to teach these precepts to his daughter as he is to teach Torah to his son.   BUILD 11