Parent or Buddy?
An in-depth look at the precept to honor our parents. Drawing from the stories of the Bible and Talmud we can learn how to create a balanced relationship between parent and child.
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Richard Phillips
Kew Gardens, NY/USA
December 3, 2008
Shiur
Dear Rabbi Gurkow,
Thank you for this wonderful shiur. At what age should a child be expected to follow these fine attributes of respecting and fearing parents?
Reply
At What Age? Respecting parents begins when the child becomes aware of his/her behaviour. From a very young age children should learn not to throw things at their parents or to sit in their parents' chairs.
This does not preclude a loving and playful relationship, it simply enhances the love with respect. If children are not taught respect at the youngest age they will not likely learn it later.