Proverbs 1:8, 9- My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother. For they will be a graceful ornament on you head, and chains about your neck.
There are children in the world who are not fortunate enough, to have had parents who could instruct and guide them. As children, growing up under our parents rules always seemed like a pain. We grow rebellious and frustrated at times. It’s only when we are older that we begin to see the wisdom of their words.
These verses are most obvious and direct, something which every culture and religion in the world will agree upon. However, the question is, how many parents today take the time, effort, and trouble to instruct their children? There are parents who are so busy with their jobs and their own problems, that they have little time to spare for their children; instead, they depend on television and schools to teach their children what they ought to be teaching them at home.
The problem today is, not of children disobeying their parents, but of parents themselves, who do not know what is right and wrong, and are therefore unable to teach their children. When I say ‘right and wrong’ I do not mean things like “don’t play with matches" or "do your homework” sort of thing. Rather I mean, answering questions like “Who is God?” or “where do we go after we die?” Or teaching them to be kind, generous, honest and truthful; teaching them how to prioritize the important things in life.
If Parents don’t seek wisdom, who is going to instruct Children?
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