Sometimes parents confuse love for indulgence. They think that allowing their children to do anything they want shows they love them. But letting children grow up with no guidance or parental control is actually harmful to them.
Eli was the priest who raised Samuel, the prophet. God said of Eli, "He knew that his sons refused to respect me, and he let them get away with it, even though I said I would punish his family forever." 1 Samuel 3:13-14 (CEV)
In one of his fables, Aesop tells of a young thief who asked to speak to his mother before being executed. When she came near him, he bit her ear. People asked why he did such a horrible thing, to which he responded, "It is to punish her. When I was young, I began with stealing little things, and brought them home to Mother. Instead of rebuking and punishing me, she laughed and said: 'It will not be noticed.' It is because of her that I am here today."
Guidance and boundaries show more love than indulgence.
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