There can be tension in the teen years. More independence is wanted, but not always given. How can teens (and parents of teens) navigate this time with a desire to honour parents, and also take seriously the growing maturity of teenagers? This episode accompanies Part 5 in the teaching series on the 10 Commandments called “The Royal Family Code.” Pastor Ruttan received permission from Dr Joel Beeke, general editor of the Reformation Heritage King James Version Study Bible, to reproduce a short article about this very topic. It may provide some practical help — for both teens and parents trying to be faithful in a tricky time.