The document discusses ways for children to honor their parents according to passages from the Bible. It lists actions like obeying parents, tidying up after oneself, being quiet when parents are on the phone, and thanking parents for things they have done. Honoring one's parents brings pleasure to God and shows respect and admiration for mother and father. Children are encouraged to practice honoring their parents through these actions.

1. Honor Your ParentsHonor Your Parents
Only the best for
such wonderful
parents!

2. Children, obey your parents in the
Lord: for this is right. Honor your
father and mother.
(Ephesians 6:1–2 NIV)
Children, obey your parents in all
things: for this pleases the Lord.
(Colossians 3:20 NIV)
Thank you for
washing my
laundry!
To honor someone means to show that person
respect and admiration.

3. Which of the following is a way to honor your father or mother?
 Obey when your parents ask you to do something.
 Get mad or pout when they correct you.
 Cover up when you do something wrong
and hope they don’t find out.
 Tidy up after yourself in the house,
yard, and car.
 Cheerfully do your chores.
 Be quiet when your parents are
talking on the phone or resting.
Mom is
on the
phone,
so let’s
whisper.
?
Which of the following is a way to honor your father or mother?
?
Which of the following is a way to honor your father or mother?

? Obey when your parents ask you to do something.
?Obey when your parents ask you to do something.

?
?Get mad or pout when they correct you.
?Get mad or pout when they correct you.
? Cover up when you do something wrong?Cover up when you do something wrong
and hope they don’t find out.
?and hope they don’t find out.

4.  Tell others what you like about
your parents.
 Complain about the food at
mealtime.
 Thank your parent for something
they’ve done for you.
 Be rowdy in the car.
 Interrupt when your parents are
talking with one of their friends.
 Give your parents lots of hugs.
Tell others what you like aboutTell others what you like about
your parents.
your parents.
Complain about the food at
Complain about the food at

5. My mom
always
encourages
me!
Activity:Activity:
From the previous two slides, write down
each of the correct ways that you can honor
your father or mother.
Try to do one of these each day of the
coming week.
S&S link: Character Building: Social Skills: Respect-1d
Authored by Christi S. Lynch. Illustrations by Didier Martin
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