From: tama-chan
Date: Sat Feb 18 19:01:34 EST 2012
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My first response to the article was to take all the tips the author of the book learned in France. =) But the more I think about it, and as Eric touched a little in his response, childrens' respect for adults is a cultural, therefore, a community thing. I don't think only one set of parents can teach kids "respect" for others/authority all by themselves. A community needs to work to create the atmosphere because kids are not only watching their parents but also other adults around them. This existed somewhat in the culture I grew up in, and I think it's something we can work on together. But really, what does it mean to respect authority? I feel like it's nothing if my children respect what I say because I say it in my stern voice or I say it "confidently." Then, it's not a true respect, but it is just good behavior and it's empty. I want the confidence of my authority to be motivated not by my desire to have my kids behave well but by knowing that I am leading them to the eternal good (i.e. God). What I'd really love to have is for my kids to learn to respect that is driven from their respect for God.

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