What is Cheerful Obedience and respect toward Adults?

[katyolemiss]

I was taught you are always forgiven char Thought so anyway

 

since your not much older than me, I'm a teen in HS, i thought i would ask a ? here. I don't know how to do a new topic yet Sorry I'm supposed to be working on "cheerful obedience" with adults and elders whatever that means? anyone have any examples?

 

I'm also supposed to be answering adults with respect I know its dumb but... Do adults expect/like to be answered with yes or yes ma'am/sir from teens? Does it matter? I asked in chat a few times and got different answers.  Is that part of "cheerful obedience" Any examples of "cheerful obedience" is appreciated . I'm grounded now lol So I guess I do have to work on this. i'm known as "rebellious". I guess

 

Thanks if you can help or anyone even sees this! Sorry charlotte but i'll move this somewhere if your mad and I figure out how to start a thread! byee

[katyolemiss]

I'm a teen in HS, i thought i would ask a ? here. I don't know how to do a new topic yet Hope this workss Sorry I'm supposed to be working on "cheerful obedience" with adults and elders whatever that means? anyone have any examples?

 

I'm also supposed to be answering adults with respect I know its dumb but... Do adults expect/like to be answered with yes or yes ma'am/sir from teens? Does it matter? I asked in chat a few times and got different answers.  Is that part of "cheerful obedience" Any examples of "cheerful obedience" is appreciated . I'm grounded now lol So I guess I do have to work on this. i'm known as "rebellious". I guess

 

Thanks if you can help or anyone even sees this! Sorry charlotte but i'll move this somewhere if your mad and I figure out how to start a thread! byee

 

Oh And I mean like if we were in person.

 

Although my aunt says being in chat is the same thing! lol

[other one]

you will find that Yes Mam and yes sir will get you places in the world that isn't accessible without the respect.   When you use those words, you are expressing respect for people older and with more experience than you.  It makes a difference in how they treat you in return.

 

You can be rebellious and difficult if that's what you choose, and if you have good parents you will be grounded much.....   and later when you get out on your own, you will find lack of respect for others will be a  great hindrance in a happy life.

[The_Patriot21]

well, the Bible tells us to honor our father in mother-doesnt specify we have to be happy or cheerful about it though lol. I think a lot depends on where your at and your local culture. An attitude of respect is a definete towards adults I think-especially as a teen. What that means will vary depending on where you live and the people around you, hence the different answers in chat. In some areas, yes sir or yes maam, is expected, in others, simply saying Ok or sure in a nice manner, will suffice. Whats more important then the words, is the attitude behind them. If a teen says "yes sir" in a snotty attitude, then it doesnt really matter what you said because thats being rude. 

 

Attitude is key, its not what you say, but how you say it that is important. As far as obedience, some common sense comes into play, if an adult asks you to do something stupid or unsafe, tell them no. But if its as simple as your teacher asking you to put your phone away in class-a simple yes sir or maam or ok, and actually doing it, well thats all you got to do. even if you don't like it. Even if you want to know why you have to do something-instead of being beligerant or smart alec, simply say hey, sure I can do that for you, but can you please tell me why first? will go a long ways. If I ask someone to do something, and they ask me why-politly, then I usually have absolutly no problem explaining it to them.

[OneLight]

I had split your post from the welcome section and gave it  its own thread.  Sorry, I should of PMed you to inform you.

 

I merged the two thread, which is why you two OP's.

[Wildstar]

Do what you believe is right.  You should obey your parents barring being told to do immoral things.  

[Guest]

I'm also supposed to be answering adults with respect....

 

 

Gut

 

I have more understanding than all my teachers:

 

for thy testimonies are my meditation. Psalms 119:99

 

Check

 

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?

 

by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psalms 119:9

 

[OneLight]

Love is the key, as Christ told us.  The first fruit of the Spirit is love, and all else follows.  If you love someone, you will automatically respect them.  To do otherwise would not set right in your heart.

[appy]

Cheerful obedience

 

Is the desire to act and speak in a polite and courteous manner gladly. You respect your parents and other adults by valuing their feelings and opinions on issues such as chores and homework. Through caring, sharing and working together you are showing your parents and others that you love and value them.

 

 

 

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If you and I meet, and you forget me, you have lost nothing.  But if you meet Jesus, and you forget him, you have lost everything.

 

[Tinky]

I know it's a respect thing, but the first time someone younger than me called me ma'am, it kinda depressed me!