Many parents do not like the idea of their child "talking back" to them. This is, however, normal childhood behavior, and kids are going to talk back, and this takes place at every stage of development, in some way, in some form.
It says in Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in all things, as this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to anger, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to surrender to parents prompted by parents surrendering to children in terms of giving children their every vulnerable need. It is a form of pro-social pedophilia, meaning speech towards parents acts like a siphon, in a trusting way that listens to the child's every concern, worry, and upset, including from the word "no" or its various variants. It was total submission to a child and her every need, leading to total acceptance of one's child. Children may appear calm in the store, the restaurant, and other public venues, but will be rambunctious and energetic in the reassuring and validating shelter that parents hold for children.
The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to Christian discipline and chastisement, meaning the chastening of the Lord, which is being convicted of one's evil nature, leading to attitudes of adult non-entitlement towards children. It refers to co-regulation, meaning exemplary teaching of self-control by listening to children when they cry, protest, or complain about something, instead of shutting it down due to adult entitlement. Just because "I am the adult" does not give me the right to control, punish, or spousify a child. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: porneia) and refers to gentle verbal correction, namely the word "no" or its various variants. This did not include punishment or reward, as any punishment or control of a child was illegal then, under Jewish law, outside the realm of a judicial setting.
Children should not be dealt with strictly, but children should learn to be strict with themselves, which is best taught by a parent who shows self-discipline in relation to a child, and does not lash out at a child. Religious instruction then followed the Socratic method of reasoning, in that students were able to question what they were taught by the Law, by their own understanding, especially as an older child.
The depraved and entitled controlling parents will BURN! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
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