When Hashem instructed Moshe to transfer leadership to Yehoshua, He told him קַח לְךָ אֶת יְהוֹשֻׁעַ בִּן נוּן - “Take for your benefit Yehoshua bin Nun...” [Bamidbar 27:18] Rashi comments that the word “take” in the verse means “convince” - i.e., convince Yehoshua that it’s a special merit to be a leader of Klal Yisroel. What did Moshe say to make Yehoshua convinced about it? He said only one thing: אשריך שזכית להנהיג בניו של מקום! “You are fortunate that you merited to lead the children of the Omnipresent!” (Rashi, based on Midrash Sifri).
Parents and educators should remember these words of Moshe Rabbeinu and always feel the gratitude to the Ribbono Shel Olam for giving them the opportunity to be the caretakers and teachers of His children.
