Parents have a big job when it comes to raising children. Children have a tendency to disrespect and often disobey. As the leaders in their homes, parents must teach children to obey and also how to be respectful. Just because a child obeys doesn’t mean he or she respects you.

What creates respect in a child? First of all, children will never respect an adult who throws tantrums, pouts, acts depressed, or uses manipulation. Children are looking for someone who offers stability and not impulsiveness. It also helps to be a Mom or Dad of good justice. So, be fair and properly weigh everything. Kids in my home haven’t always agreed with some of my decisions so I have given them opportunity to plead their case and at times have altered my decisions if they made a good case. Be a person who listens to their children.

Also, set aside your own agendas, fears, and prejudice when making choices for your children. Be someone your child wants to come to because he or she knows you are fair and just.

God wants parents to not only be obeyed, but also respected. Learn how to guard your mouth, create boundaries, and be respectable. When you do this, your child will not only obey and respect you, but will probably even want to be just like you. When parents start to do this, they will see a revival of respect in their children. Be a respectable leader in your home and you will start to have the children you have always wanted.