Parents are wise not to express their opinion too quickly. True, it is not always easy to keep quiet when your children tell you something distressing. But it is important to listen carefully before responding. Wise King Solomon wrote: “When anyone is replying to a matter before he hears it, that is foolishness on his part and a humiliation.” ( Prov. 18:13 ) If you stay calm, you will hear more and your children will keep talking. You have to get the complete picture before you are in a position to help. Behind the “wild talk” may be a heart in turmoil. ( Job 6:1-3 ) As loving parents, use your ears to gain understanding and your tongue to heal. Children, you too need to be “slow about speaking,” not immediately objecting to what your parents say, for they have the God- given responsibility to train you. (Prov. 22:6 ) They may have experienced situations like the ones you now experience. Moreover, they regret the mistakes they made when they were young and earnestly want to protect you from making similar ones. Therefore, view your parents as allies, not adversaries; as advisers, not antagonists. ( Read Proverbs 1:5 .) “Honor your father and your mother,” and show them that you love them as they love you. That will make it easier for them to ‘bring you up in the discipline and mental- regulating of Jehovah.’— Eph. 6:2, 4 .
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:40:48 +0000
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