459. What are the duties of children toward their parents? (part 1)
(Comp 459) Children owe respect (filial piety), gratitude, docility and obedience
to their parents. In paying them respect and in fostering good relationships
with their brothers and sisters, children contribute to the growth in harmony
and holiness in family life in general. Adult children should give their
parents material and moral support whenever they find themselves in situations
of distress, sickness, loneliness, or old age.
“In brief”
(CCC 2251) Children owe their
parents respect, gratitude, just obedience, and assistance. Filial respect
fosters harmony in all of family life.
To deepen and
explain
(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).
Reflection
(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). [IT CONTINUES]
(The question: What are the duties of
children toward their parents?
continues)
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