It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents. Why is this so?
Under what circumstances might a parent not deserve obedience from his or her children?
When is a young person old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action?
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I think children should generally obey their parents as they are more experienced in things and also knows how to think and choose wisely. Doing so, it can guide their children in to their so call “right track” and so that in the future, their children can be a very successful person. In addition, parents will also teach their children about morals and what is right and wrong, so they won’t make the wrong choice or doing something wrong that would affect their future.
Sometimes, parents don’t deserve obedience from their children because parents might be wrong too. For example, they tell us not to drink because it’s bad for our health, but they do it themselves, which then makes their children have less trust in them. Also, parents that hit their child or abuse them if they don’t listen will cause their children to be scared of them, and they won’t be able listen to them as they are already a bad example themselves.
I think a person is ready to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action as they are fully matured. I think as long as they can decide on what is right or wrong and what they should do and not do, they are mature enough to take care of themselves and live independently with their own thoughts and opinions.
I think that it is agreed that all children should obey and listen to their parents in their point of view. But in the child’s point of view, I think that most children would think that they are independent enough to make their own thoughts and actions. In my point of view, I think that this should be balanced, and not only towards one side. I think that Children should obey their parents, but parents also should give their child some freedom and also listen to what the child want instead of forcing everything on them.
I think that it is natural for children to obey their parents, but under circumstances such as when violence or crimes are involved, I think that the child has a right to disobey and do what they think is right. For example if your parents sexually assault you or violently treat you, I think that it is the right circumstances to not be obedience to everything they say.
I also think that there is not an age limit on whether a young person is old enough to make their own actions and act independently. I think that it depends on each person and their maturity. I think it is best when the parent tries to let their children to make their own decision when they think they’re ready. But overall I think that around age 14-18 would be best and by the time the child reaches 18 it would be best if they can mature and start making their own decisions in order to be independent.
When is a young person old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action?
According to research, children now a days would not be able to support themselves in the future because they were being spoiled by their parents.
It is generally agreed that children should listen to their parent’s teaching because the parent’s are older and wiser. Parents have once been kids so they must have been through the same mistakes children nowadays been through. And since they’ve been through it before Parents would know what’s the best way to deal with the problem and how to prevent it from happening again.
But there are times when Parent’s judgment are not that wise. There will be times where a child must step up if their parents are demanding for the wrong things. Usually parents/adults asks children to do things/learn things for their own good, but if parents start teaching their child the wrong things like drugs or stealing then that parent does not deserve obedience from his/her child.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independant thought and action is when they know what is good and what is bad and they can tell the difference between black and white. If they can think for their own future and for others they don’t really need guidance from adults anymore. Adults were there from the beginning just to guide their kids onto the right path, and once the kid is on the road it’s up to them to choose to walk right or left. The way a child is brought up can influence his/her choices, and sometimes we’ll make mistakes. But as long as the kid knows how to stand up and learn from his/her mistake then he/she can continue walking down the path.
Today is is common for children to blindly obey their parents, because it is believed parents have lived longer, giving them more wisdom and experience, and also power, than their children. Their children are expected to obey, follow, and learn from their parents. Sometimes it may also be because of the fact that they are their parents. They supposedly have the power to control their own children, because they are their children, their “property”.
A child should not obey a parent when under certain terms or circumstances. If a parent does not treat their children well, for example abusing them, or if they have the power to nurture and assist them, but chooses not to. If a child’s parents act like this, and there is no explanation, say if they are in poverty and their parents are given pressure to pay rents etc, the child should choose to not obey them or accept their current behavior. If the parents of a child tell them to commit a crime or anything illegal, the child should also think for themselves, and do what is right.
A young person should choose for themselves when he or she is old enough to stop blindly obeying their parents. When they feel like they can take care of themselves, and they have the means to, they should act independently, but not in a way that effects them negatively. They should still take the advice of their parents and respect them, and also obey them, but not obey without thought. They should think about what their parent’s are saying, and choose for themselves what they themselves will do.
Children are their parents’ property?
It’s a general thought in society today that all children should listen to their parents. As the parent is generally wiser than their child – they are able to guide them to making the right choices and avoiding the bad ones. This will allow the child to avoid negative influences and have a better outcome in life. Parents also usually care about their children – with this in mind, they will educate them on what is right and what is wrong – they will teach the child how to make good decisions, and instill a good set of morals in them.
A parent doesn’t deserve a child’s respect if they themselves are bad examples in life. For example, an alcoholic abuser, drug user – a parent don’t deserve any respect from the child when they are irresponsible themselves. Parents who abuse their child, neglect them also don’t deserve the respect of the child – if he/she doesn’t respect the child, they in turn won’t respect you. Lastly, if the parent is leading the child down the wrong path – they don’t deserve the respect of the child as they are corrupt and irresponsible – a bad example to follow.
I think that a person is ready to replace blind obedience when they show maturity themselves. If a person can show that they make the right choices and actions without being told to, they don’t have to be blindly obedient. They should be aware that their actions are their own responsibility and take life independently.
Well done. A very thoughtful response.
It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents. This is because parents generally have a lot more experience than their child: They have been through the many paths that their child is to encounter as they age through every one of them and they have the ability to guide them through the mistakes he/she has made, the ways of guiding of each parent are different of course, as everyone has different personalities and their personal views on how methods work, while obeying what they say could ensure you a correct, safe road for you to go.
Under a certain obvious circumstances, a parent may not deserve the obedience from his/her child. Sometimes the parent may be mistreating the child by physically forcing the child to accomplish a goal in school or outside, leading to violence towards his/her own son/daughter, this is however violating the laws of ‘Child Abuse’ and the parent will be arrested for the cause.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent by making the correct decisions and seeing the right and wrong, displaying a responsible and independent person in which he/she can be starting to judge whether if they are doing the dark in their light.
Good response, but watch your grammar.
It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents because we learn from a parent, they guide us through the beginning of our life, and it is only out of respect and love that we should listen to them. Moreover, parents have been through way more that we have, so we should learn from what they have experienced.
A specific example is when a parent is abusing their child. Why should the child listen to their parents anymore? The parent has ruined their trust and relationship, so it only makes sense that the parent does not deserve obedience from his/her child
In my opinion, age is not really what matters. People mature at a different rate, and it is only when a parent thinks that the child is mature enough to understand that adult world is when the parent will replace the blind obedience with independent thought and action.
Well done.
In the world today, children are expected to obey their parents as the majority of society agree that children do not know or understand the complexities of society as much as their parents. Since our parents much older than us, they have had to face more difficulties and challenges than us. As a result, they have a better sense of what the right and wrong thing to do in a situation is. They also most likely have a better set of priorities in terms of studies, extra curricular activities, and our future. As teenagers, we tend to think short term and do things that we think is fun or right and our poor decision-making may lead to some life-long consequences such as teen pregnancies. Therefore, if we listen to our parents, they can guide us in the right direction and prevent us from making some big mistakes that cannot be erased.
If a parent does not give the same respect and love towards their child or commits hypocritical actions, they do not deserve obedience from their child. We, as children have a right to be treated as human beings and be respected and loved. A child who is ignored or humiliated should not be required to respect the people who are suppose to love them as they are not receiving the same treatment. Also if a parent tells a child to do something but don’t do it themselves, that gives a child the credibility to not respect their parents.
I think a young person has to be able to prove to their parents that they have a high enough maturity level to make decisions for themselves and if they are able to make the right decision when faced with a hard situation while under their parents’ roof. You must also live by correct morals and be a person who is responsible for your actions.
Great response, very thoughtful.
Children should obey their parents because parents usually want the best for their child. Parents have more experience in life which would help guide their child in life and also because children are still young they may not make the right decision or choices.
I think sometimes when parents show no love for their children, neglect them, ignores them or treat them in ways that parents are not suppose to treat their child, then children should be allowed to not obey their parents. But also as generations come and go, advice and guidance from parents may not apply.
I think a young person should be able to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when they are old enough to be able to tell the different between good and bad and also are independent and understand consequences of their actions. I think by the age of around 16 a young person would know and be old enough to make independent choices that can and will benefit him/herself in her life.
You make really good points. Well done. Watch your grammar though.
In the modern age of society, it is usually agreed that Children should obey their parents. Parents have lived on earth a lot more years than their children did so they would have and lived through a lot more experiences in life. Having said that they have more experiences in life than children do, parents have brought their children into this world so loving their sons and daughters should be normal. In life, Parents usually put their children as top priority in anything, helping and giving advices for their children’s future. Although sometimes children’s believe that parents seem to be mean or even cruel, but sometimes they just worry about their children’s futures.
A parent may or should not deserve obedience from their children is when they do not show any sort of love to them. Ignoring their children, leaving them alone at home or even beating them daily should not deserve the obedience from their children. Moreover, if you were to be a bad influence to them such as taking drugs or addicted to drugs and alcohol, do not expect any obedience from your children.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action is when he can prove to his parents that he/she can be independent for them selves. Furthermore, to have the ability to know what is right and wrong and to fix your mistakes. One that can be trusted as a caring, trustworthy and a principled person can show signs of maturity.
Great response, it shows a lot of thought.
In our society nowadays, it is generally agreed that children should obey their parents because they are young, naive and know nothing much about the world as much as their parents do. Children also don’t have much experience with the world and since parents are a few decades older than them, that means they have seen and went through more during their lives and they just want what is best for their kids.
In some situations, parents definitely do not deserve obedience from their kids when they mistreat or neglect them. Mistreating behaviors include abusing them, not providing them with basic care like food/water and etc. They also do not deserve obedience when they are being irresponsible and doing harmful things that can cause bad influence to their kids such as drugs, alcohol, violence…
Furthermore, when parents force their children into doing things that are wrong and/or not beneficial to them (e.g. arranged marriages, slavery…), then they should not expect any respect from their children either.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thoughts and actions when they can differentiate right from wrong, govern their actions and show responsibility/maturity in their life. Differentiating right from wrong includes simple things like knowing not to steal. Governing their actions are like not attacking people when they offend you. And, responsibility/maturity is when they can take care of themselves and behaving properly in public.
Well written. You make some very valid points here.
All through the world, there is an unspoken agreement that children should obey their parents. There are many reasons for this agreement. First, children obey their parents at the start of birth. They look towards their parents for guidance, therefore obeying what the parent tells them to do. Another reason is that children do not have the wisdom that their parents have acquired in life. The parents are needed in order to guide the children into the right path for their lives.
A parent might not deserve obedience from his or her children when the parent asks the child to do something that is unreasonable or implausible. When a parent asks a child to do something, the child should or would automatically think that the parent’s request is within their abilities. But if a parent asks a child to participate in something like, say, a crime, then the child would have the right to refuse to obey their parents. But the parent might have done something to warrant the disobedience of their child. Some parents might destroy their child’s trust – and then why would the child trust their parents enough obey them?
I believe that a young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action as soon as they develop a conscience of their own and understand right from wrong. If they are blindly obedient their entire lives, they will face difficulties when they are older, such as the inability to make decisions for themselves. However, if they are not obedient when they are younger, they could be causing trouble for their parents and others. When they develop a conscience, they will have something that steers them in what they believe is the right direction – and often is. Furthermore, when they are able to understand right from wrong, their development is complete: they have independent thoughts and actions, but those thoughts and actions are guided by their conscience and their awareness of morals and values.
A very thorough and thoughtful response. Well done.
We are constantly told by our parents that we are to listen to them. It must be understood that there is reasoning behind this. The reason they tell us this is for our well-being, not theirs. When a child is raised, it doesn’t know right from wrong. The parents must step in, or the future of this child could not lead to promising results. Even at this point, as teenagers, there is still a lot to learn. We are going through a period where we begin to understand life a little better, but not as closely as our parents know it. Sometimes, when fully grown, a person will commit crimes knowing it is both unethical and wrong, but they are not willing to, or don’t know, the consequences of their actions. This is another reason to why our parents are constantly lecturing us, and why we as individuals must listen and obey. They have been living for much longer than we have, and therefore have more experience. There job, is to pass all that knowledge on, so that one day we become like them.
There are very few cases where a child is not entitled to do as told by their parents. First, if it can cause damage, to themselves or to others. It is okay if it is emotional damage that a child goes through, as this is another way to learn from mistakes. Another example of when a child has the rights to disobey is when he or she feel like it is themselves who are correct in certain situations. The child might recognize that their parents might lack knowledge of their situation, or simply do not follow up on it. It is a parent’s job to make sure that their child feels safe within their living space. Overall, I do think that a child should follow what they are told, as long as it is reasonable. The issue with this is that the child might not be a proper candidate to make these kind of decisions, where they get to choose what is right and wrong.
It can be proved that a young person is old enough to move on, and no longer require blind obedience, when she or he shows an understanding of how life is meant to be lived. Independence and behavior would probably be the most important achievements, since once you move on, there is generally nobody to lecture you about it. This is why parents need begin the teaching and lecturing so early, to prepare for the future, where the child could face the possibility of being alone, or at least away from their parents. Within behavior exists maturity, which is another essential requirement if a successful life is to be a priority goal. A child must be ready before they can stop being lectured about life, and actually live it. If not ready, a successful future has greater chances of coming apart.
Interesting. Well done.
Nowadays in the modern society, children are taught to obey their parents. Children should obey their parents because parents would usually put their child first and want the best for him/her, giving their children the best advice to build their future. Parents also have had more experience in the modern society than their children, therefore they will know what to avoid and what to anticipate. Furthermore, parents will also want to teach their children life lessons, through obedience it will be much more easier for the parents to teach and educate their children.
Parents do not deserve obedience when they show no love for the child and often ignores or neglects them. This is because parents are suppose to love their children and provide them guidance through constant interaction, but if parents do not socialize with their children and suddenly demand obedience, it will be unfair and challenging towards the child. Furthermore if a parent is a bad role model and has a very bad temper/attitude towards his/her child, the parent does not deserve obedience from the child because obviously the parent has no love for the child and has no concern over his/her child’s future.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thoughts and actions when the young person proves to their parents that they can be independent, either through their behavior, actions in everyday life or economical status. To be independent you must be responsible enough by yourself that you can take care of yourself and not have your parents remind you constantly giving you advice. Defining what is right and wrong is also very important, you must know what is the correct thing to do and the wrong thing to do, you must not be influenced by bad friends and give in to peer pressure, if a young person can achieve this, he/she can truly be independent.
Good job.
In the modern world, it is generally agreed that children should obey their parents. This idea comes from the fact that parents are older and have had many more experiences than their children. Their longer exposure to the realities of life have made them more knowledgeable and aware of what is right and wrong. Therefore, parents try to prevent their children from making the same mistakes and getting hurt. Parents are generally more responsible and want what is best for their kids. They want to ensure bright futures for their children as well raise them to become the ideal “perfect” person. Parents instill life long lessons such as morals, values, manners and common sense in their children at a young age, in preparation for the future. Listening to our parents is generally beneficial, as they have all been through the same or similar situations and can offer good advice. Parents can help prevent us from making their same mistakes and protect us from potential harm.
In some circumstances, parents do not deserve obedience from his or her children. Parents are supposed to guide their children down the “right” road in life, offering advice and guidance to the child until the parents feel it is appropriate for them to make their own decisions. However, it is essential for the parents to practice what they preach. For example, if a parent tells their child not do drugs because it can ruin their future, but then goes and does drugs themselves, how can be it be expected of the child to listen to what their parents said? Children learn best by example and parents who make hypocritical remarks do not deserve their child’s obedience. Also, parents with serious addictions to things such as alcohol, drugs and smoking cannot expect their child’s obedience because the parents themselves are making irresponsible decisions. How can a child be obedient to a parent who is making life threatening decisions in their own life? Therefore, there are certain situations where children do not have to listen to what their parents tell them to do.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when they are mature and responsible enough to make “correct” or ethical decisions. The young person must show that they can differentiate between what is right and wrong and be able to consider and accept the consequences of their own actions. The child has to have a strong understanding of their responsibilities as citizens in the community and the world.
Well written and thoughtful. Good job.
Children should obey their parents because parents take care of their child and generally knows whats best for them especially when the children are still young. Moreover, the parent being responsible and the one who has gone through the experiences should know and be able to keep the child out of danger or contribute to the child’s success.
Furthermore, when the child grows to be the teenage or older, it is time to see what the child wants to be and the child is at the age where he or she needs to find out who they are or what they would like to achieve themselves as a young adult. Therefore, in my perspective, when a parent is interfering with the child’s growth, then, the parent won’t deserve the obedience from the child.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when the child knows who they are and their goals as an independent citizen when a young person knows the affects of their actions and has their own opinion. I believe so because when someone knows what they want to do, it is easy to decide how to get their. Moreover, a goal is a healthy mind set because when you have something you desire to become, it directs you to thinking of good ways to get there. Therefore, the child wouldn’t need assistance in their effective ways.
Good job. Some grammar errors though.
In society nowadays, it is generally agreed that children should obey their parents. This is because parents have experienced much more than what their children have. Through every single one of our parent’s mistakes and faults, the “correct” way is learned, therefore giving them the right to discipline us; eliminating our flaws. Obeying our parents also benefit us, because what they tell us at their level of maturity probably is the right thing to do. It will prevent us from approaching what may be harm. Any responsible parent wishes the best for their children.
Under a few obvious circumstances, a parent might not deserve obedience from his or her children. Mistreating their children might be one of the first that ring in anyone’s mind. Any type of “mishandling” from not providing the proper nutrition, to emotionally and physically abusing your children is violating the united nations declaration of human rights. Doing drugs, smoking, drinking etc. are all serious addictions that have to be stopped. If parents are being abusive towards their children, their children shouldn’t be punished for their parent’s problems, and therefore do not have to obey their parents.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when they have their own judgement, and shows some sense of responsibility and levelheadedness. Solving their own problems would be a sign that one is ready. There’s more than a black and white side to everything. There’s always hues of grey, and being able to see through this displays maturity.
Well done. Very thoughtful.
It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents because parents are more experienced and are mature enough to make the right decision. While children’s are not old enough to make the right choices, and does not have the conscious of right and wrong. Therefore the children should listen to the adults until they’re mature enough to make the right choices, so they do not get harmed or make the wrong choices.
Under certain circumstances a parent does not deserve obedience from his/ her child when they neglect and disrespect they’re child. Moreover if a parent use abuses the children, the children should definitely not be obedient of their parents or even respect them. A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when he or she is mature enough to know right and wrong, and if they show maturity and responsibility in their every day life. However a child should always take advice from their parents even if they have their old children, their parents will always be more experience than them. The parents always will have advices for their children, and if the children is mature enough he/she will know to take the advice in to consideration.
Good job. Try to use paragraphs next time.
It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents, because when one is young they have little knowledge of what is right and what is wrong. They don’t understand the consequences of certain actions, resulting in their parents being responsible for teaching them how to behave and how to react. As a result of the fact that the parent has more knowledge which has been acquired over the years, after making mistakes and achieving success. Ultimately, being the reason why children obey their parents, because their parents are the ones who teach them how to avoid making mistakes and teaching them how to be successful in life.
In some circumstances a parent does not deserve obedience from his or her child. A circumstance would be if the parent neglects their child, and suddenly demands for obedience. In this situation, the parent would not deserve obedience because being neglected is often the result of the lack of love and care for the child, as a result a child should not have to obey a parent who does not show care or love for them. Another circumstance, would be if the parent forces their child to do something unethical. If this was the circumstance, the child should not obey their parent and decide whether such act is right.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when they have reached a level of maturity where they have shown that they can be independent and understand consequences. In such case, the child should be able to show that they understand that they can not always have it their way, and that their actions are accounted for and the consequences that come from bad decisions.
Very thoughtful. Well done.
It is generally agreed that children should obey their parents because children are still small, and they do not know as much about life as adults, leading them to doing certain things that would not benefit them in some ways. Parents also love their children and wants and knows what is best for them, so they will always give their best advice and guide to hopefully give the a good road to their future.
I think under circumstances like when a parent is not doing their job right is when they do not deserve obedience from his or her child. Especially, when the child grows older, he or she will know a lot more than their parents and might like to do certain things different from their parents. Also, since the generations are changing so quickly, what our parents advise from their past experiences might not be beneficial to us today.
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action when they know what they want in live, how to live it and knows how to tell the difference between right and wrong. I think starting from age 15-18 is the age when teenagers really know what they are doing, and learn what is best for them. It is important to be smart and not naive with life, and to not only make decisions because they’d like to or they have to, but that they truly want to. It is never too old to seek advice from your parents, but they are only going to be here for ‘so long’ and they will not always follow you like you’re a toddler anymore. So, I think it is important to know what is good for you, and make it work from there on.
Good job. Some good examples.
Children should obey their parents because parents know more than their children and they will always want what is best for the children. Parents had gone through a lot more than their children, therefore they can seek advices from their parents and when your parents call you to do something that you don’t really want to obey, it is usually something that she know is good for you but you just don’t want to do it and this proves that parents know what is good for their children. Therefore, under these circumstances, children should obey their parents.
Some parents are better than others and some parents is just not a good role model for their children, for example: ignoring their children and not spending quality time with their children. Children should not obey their parents at these circumstances because their parents might have bad influence on them.
When is a young person old enough to replace blind obedience with independent thought and action?
A young person is old enough to replace blind obedience with independant thought and action is when they know what is good and what is bad and they can tell the difference between black and white. People think once you reach eighteen years old, you can have freedom but I think that if you are still being immature, you will have to listen to your parents. Once a young person grows up and become mature, they will know how to make decisions and know when their parents are right and when they are wrong and now they can choose to follow or not for their own good.
Nicely done.