Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Do not offend your child, meaning in terms of moral offenses against children. The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) refers to entitled offenses perceived by children, with parental entitlement being denoted by the Greek root word πλεονέκτης (Latin: pleonektés) and referring to wanting things from children or of children to the point of seeking to impose said want onto a child. Paul meant this as an anti-punishment command towards parents, but the meaning is lost to most Americans, who are Christians and do otherwise support Judeo-Christian family values.
Spend some time with your child. Walk in the neighborhood. Visit a favorite place of theirs. Be content in the room with them as they play on their phone. Be kind and charitable to your child every day, but especially this children's day.
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