Honor: The Soil Where Growth Happens
Honor is not merely compliance. It is a posture of respect rooted in trust.
But honor cannot be demanded into existence. It grows in the soil of relationship. When structure exists without relationship, children often comply outwardly while resisting inwardly. Rules without connection breed rebellion. On the other hand, relationship without structure creates anxiety and instability.
Children require both:
Relationship says, “You are loved.”
When these work together, honor becomes natural rather than forced.
But honor cannot be demanded into existence. It grows in the soil of relationship. When structure exists without relationship, children often comply outwardly while resisting inwardly. Rules without connection breed rebellion. On the other hand, relationship without structure creates anxiety and instability.
Children require both:
- Clear boundaries
- Warm presence
Relationship says, “You are loved.”
When these work together, honor becomes natural rather than forced.
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