Parental Laxness Encourages Disrespect
If in their own homes children are allowed to be disrespectful, disobedient and unthankful, their sins lie at the door of their parents. The mother... is to rule her household wisely in dignity of her motherhood. Her influence in the home is to be paramount; her word, law. If she is a Christian, under God's control, she will command the respect of her children. Tell your children exactly what you require of them. Ellen G. White, Child Guidance, pp 98.
