YOUCAT Question n. 371 – Part I. How does a child respect his parents?
(Youcat
answer) A child respects and honors his parents by showing them love and
gratitude.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2214)
The divine fatherhood is the source of human fatherhood (Cf. Eph 3:14) this is
the foundation of the honor owed to parents. The respect of children, whether
minors or adults, for their father and mother (Cf. Prov 1:8; Tob 4:3-4) is
nourished by the natural affection born of the bond uniting them. It is
required by God's commandment (Cf. Ex 20:12). (CCC 2215) Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift
of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world
and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace. "With all your
heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.
Remember that through your parents you were born; what can you give back to
them that equals their gift to you?" (Sir 7:27-28).
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Children should
be grateful to their parents in the first place because they received their
life from the love of their parents. This gratitude establishes a lifelong
relationship of love, respect, responsibility, and obedience, rightly
understood. Especially in times of need, sickness, and old age, children should
lovingly be there for their parents and care for them faithfully.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2251) Children owe their parents respect, gratitude, just
obedience, and assistance. Filial respect fosters harmony in all of family
life. (CCC 2216) Filial respect is shown by true docility and obedience. "My son, keep your
father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.... When you walk,
they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you
awake, they will talk with you" (Prov 6:20-22). "A wise son hears his
father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke" (Prov
13:1).
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