Obeying parents: Where do you draw the line?
By Amabelle D
@Marshmallow_03 (45)
May 12, 2020 11:07pm CST
It's always been stressed that obeying your parents is the right thing to do. But as you age and become more aware of the ways of the world, you will eventually ponder: Are my parents right? Do I follow their ways or follow what I think is right for me? And thus, you are faced with the struggle of choosing between following the ways of the people born before you and following your instinct which will develop your sense of self.
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@Marshmallow_03 (45)
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19 May 20
Right? It's just confusing for youths who are growing up, being torn between old ways and ne ways. I don't think this is much discussed so I brought it up.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
19 May 20
@Marshmallow_03 Good that you brought it up on this forum.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
16 May 20
You don't always have to obey them. But you also have to consider that they have more experience already compared to you. That makes them right most of the times.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
13 May 20
Mutual talks and discussion have always helped me. But for this the both parents and the kids should be sensible enough
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
14 May 20
Parents are always right for they never ever taught their to do wrong. As what the Bible says, obey your parents in the Lord for it is right.
@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
19 May 20
@Marshmallow_03 Yes follow your parents for they are right.
@Marshmallow_03 (45)
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19 May 20
Yes, the Bible does state that. But, in the instance(s) that they are being bad parents, say, they're instilling wrong morals, teaching evil ways,etc. would it still be right to follow what they say?
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
14 May 20
It is a fair question. Sometimes your beliefs evolve from what your parent's beliefs are. That being said if you refuse to follow the rules of the household then it might be time to branch out on your own.
Some rules are actually common sense. Some are religious beleifs. IF its the common sense stuff you dont want to follow then in the end there's lessons eventually to be learnt.
Our oldest son is shortly going to be finding out the repercussions of not following simple rules (like save money for school, if you dont we wont help you. You save $0 we contribute $0)
@bestie (3272)
• Philippines
15 May 20
True
.Well,parents only want what's best for their children. Some would probably say,you can never go wrong if you just obey your parents. But as we grow we encounter various physical,mental,emotional and social influences that could lead us to ponder within ourself if we are really doing the right thing. Parents will always be parents,so no matter what, we should not lost our respect to them
.Well,parents only want what's best for their children. Some would probably say,you can never go wrong if you just obey your parents. But as we grow we encounter various physical,mental,emotional and social influences that could lead us to ponder within ourself if we are really doing the right thing. Parents will always be parents,so no matter what, we should not lost our respect to them@Marshmallow_03 (45)
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19 May 20
True, I agree with you that we should never disrespect them.
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@17gracemalealea (252)
• Maseru, Lesotho
13 May 20
Your questions are part of issues observed and regarded as important from both spiritual and social point of views. The guiding principles are age and cultural norms.
Spiritual Books demand that children must HONOUR their parents. In Lesotho children are expected to OBEY their parents regardless of their age... even if they have reached adulthood age. This practice is challenging because life is dynamic. This is practical at rural settings where children are living with their parents.
