GEN1445 To be happy, children of one family must not be treated differently from one another. The story of what happened to Joseph serves as a warning. Because his father made for him “a coat of many colours”, [this verse], was he sold into Egypt and Israel made to serve bondage to the cruel Pharaohs. Shabbat 10b A father should not terrorize his child; and lest the child be taught to deceive, the parent is urged to keep all the promises he makes at home. Gittin 6b What is said by the parents in the presence of children should be carefully weighted and guarded, for children repeat in the street what they have heard in the home. Gittin 56b LEHRMAN 246