Well as a single mother of 6 children, I could not agree more with Pilgrim. Now God has been pleased to bless my efforts as a mother, but I do believe that one of the reasons has been because I have insisted from their birth that they honor and respect him no matter what. They may not always agree with him, and in fact there has always been an age that they have realized for themselves his weaknesses, but I am sure the recognized mine much sooner!<br><br>In the mandate for children to obey their parents, there is no qualifier. Children are to obey their parents, period. However, I do know from experience that my ex has become very liberal and tried to only be my children's buddy, and that has been an issue. Trying to raise them in a bodly way without dishonoring their father. I will say though, God has accomplished it. My children now themselves(the youngest is 17) have the discernment to know what he should or should not be doing ( he just became a bartender and suggested my 17 year old georgous daughter forget nursing school and do the same!). Do what is right in God's eyes and leave the results to Him.<br><br>Trust me, He is able to keep them from falling, as well as He is us!<br><br>Linda
