The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints that parents endeavour to pass on to their children are not always the best

"The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints that parents endeavour to

pass on to their children are not always the best, I agree. But

when children criticize their parents and behave in a harsh and

insolent manner, is that a good attitude to have? No, it isn’t.

Even if they find out one day that they cannot entirely trust

their parents, it does not give them the right to show contempt.

If they do not follow their parents’ example or continue to

accept their philosophy, that is their right, but they must not

reject them.

And this rule also holds outside the family. Just because your

opinion is different from someone else’s does not give you the

right to reject them – on the contrary. If they are wrong in your

eyes, it is an added reason for being kind and understanding

towards them. But within the family, this rule is a must: even if

they disagree with their parents, children should never stop

respecting and loving them."

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov