Beth Harpaz worked at the Forward as a reporter and now manages the Bintel Brief advice column. She previously covered politics and breaking news for The Associated Press. Email: harpaz@forward.com.
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By Beth Harpaz
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Bintel advises: 'Honor thy father and mother.' And that means telling the truth
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