The Resistance
Disobedience, Rebellion, Disrespect...parents use these words as excuses. Sometimes we find resistance in what they tell us to do or not to do and parents say don't disobey/disrespect me. Yes they are our authority but instead of fighting resistance, I think we should start thinking about and really questioning resistance. They tell us to do something but we hesitate, not to be disobedient but to ponder if it really is the right action "for us". Don't get me wrong, "parents know best" is a true statement but they are also human. It is possible for parents to get it wrong every once in a while. This isn't saying question everything your parents are telling you, it just means occasionally be open minded. Sometimes our parents try to keep us safe or give us our best but sometimes its only for their sake. They get afraid to lose us so their mind makes up that its for our best...but when that resistance comes that's when your mind (and hopefully theirs to