When I was growing up, there were times when I knew my mother and daddy were the meanest and nosiest people in the world. They were strict on me. I just knew they didn’t want me to have fun with my buddies because I had to tell them where I was going, who I would be with, and when I would be home.

But, a few years later, I learned of a young man who could go anywhere he wanted, anytime he wanted, and his parents never told him “NO” about anything he wanted.

And — he was miserable. He said, “I wish my dad would spank me or yell at me. At least, for once, I’d know he cared what happened to me.”

Then, I realized my parents were not being mean. Their rules showed they loved me and cared what happened to me.

The Bible says, “…obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right” (Eph. 6:1). Do the right thing. Obey your parents everyday.