Honor Thy Parents Already!
“My parents don’t understand me! They don’t know what it’s like! This isn’t fair!”
Sound familiar? Everyone has gotten into an argument with their parents before, or gotten mad at them for some reason. Maybe not quite like this for you, but it happens all the time in some houses. If something has made you be angry at them now, calm down and hear me out. Like it or not, they are your parents, and God put them in authority over you until you’re old enough to make your own choices. And they love you.
“If they loved me, they would let me do/go to/see (insert something you aren’t allowed to do/go to/see etc).”
They love you enough to not let you do those things. Your mom and dad were teenagers once. They have been the through the same stuff you’re going through. They have more experience, and they usually know what they are doing. They are trying to keep you from making the same mistakes they did.
If you still think they are being unreasonable, don’t throw a fit. Talk about it with your parents—calmly without the theatrics—maybe you will reach a compromise.
Today’s culture is making our generation seem like rebellious and angry teens that always defy their parents. And then some say its okay; it’s just a phase we all go through so parents shouldn’t worry too much. But that’s not true. We all choose the way we act. Do you want to be “today’s average teen?” Or do you want to be an extraordinary child of God? It’s your choice; choose wisely.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’ which the first commandment with a promise ‘that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’” (Ephesians 6:1-3 NIV)
ERIN LANIER
Hey guys, I’m Erin. I’m 14 years old–soon to be 15. I have lived in Texas my whole life–Texas girl through and through, but, no, I do not ride a horse to school. I have two awesome parents. My dad is a professor at the local university and my mom is a stay at home writer. My older sister Holly has a job up north so I don’t get to see her much, but I love it when we do get to visit her. I have three very loud, annoying, but somehow really lovable dogs. I am a sophomore in high school and a black belt in Tae Kwan Do. I enjoy acting, singing, reading, and writing. I absolutely love acting! I have been in several productions at my community theater and at my school. (read more…)
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Rated: PG 13
Pops: 
By Erin Lanier
IN MY OPINION…
The exciting period piece known as “Prince of Persia” is sure to go down in history as one of the great action movies of our time. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan, the adopted son of King Sharaman, who tends to get himself caught up in the most dangerous predicaments. Being born on the streets instead of in a palace has its advantages at times as Dastan uses his parkour and fighting skills to out run, out fight, and outwit the men who are after the legendary “Dagger of Time” which has fallen into the prince’s possession. He sets off on a quest to keep the dagger safe along with the lovely Princess Tamina, played by Gemma Arterton. Will the dagger fall into the wrong hands? Will the tough Tamina stop bullying Dastan long enough to figure out she likes him? You’ll have to go see the movie to find out!
WHAT I LEARNED…
Every story, movie, book, plot line, has some sort of lesson to be learned (most at least). Though not the main theme of the movie, this theme stood out to me. “A great man would have stopped the wrong, no matter who gave the order.” – King Sharaman. At the beginning of the film, Prince Tus, the eldest brother, decided that they should attack a city against their father’s wishes. Dastan disagreed but went along with it in the end. He decided to go with what everyone else was doing instead of stopping what he knew to be wrong. The king was disappointed that Dastan did this. Don’t let our King be disappointed with you.
PG-13 BE FOREWARNED
Blood sightings – 3 out of 5
Language – 2 out of 5
Inappropriate Content – 1 out of 5
Over all rating – 4 out of 5
ERIN LANIER
Hey guys, I’m Erin. I’m 14 years old–soon to be 15. I have lived in Texas my whole life–Texas girl through and through, but, no, I do not ride a horse to school. I have two awesome parents. My dad is a professor at the local university and my mom is a stay at home writer. My older sister Holly has a job up north so I don’t get to see her much, but I love it when we do get to visit her. I have three very loud, annoying, but somehow really lovable dogs. I am a sophomore in high school and a black belt in Tae Kwan Do. I enjoy acting, singing, reading, and writing. I absolutely love acting! I have been in several productions at my community theater and at my school. (read more…)
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