In the course of the conversation the Rebbe learned that one of his sons was studying science in university. Then he will be able to support me until 120. She can encourage her son to attend the bet medrash. She is at home, and she pours love and attention upon him, and this draws him to the study of Torah when he is young. Afterwards, when he is older, he will not turn away from it.
Prayer is more acceptable at the time when a person is doing a mitzvah.