Even if the wicked child's tone is confrontational, it is better that he be allowed to sit at the table  than for him not to be there at all. We should thank him for being there at tthe seder despite his feelings of alienation and anger.   Let us not be quick to dismiss the wicked child, any more than we would ignore the silent child or become frustrated with the endless questions of tthe wise and simple children. All voices, even silent ones need tto be heard. Better to have a seder where the wicked child's question can be asked tan to leave it go unspoken, with the wicked child refusing sullenly to participate but not explaining why.


haggadah Section: -- Four Children