During the past few days I had many conversations with moms in a relaxed social setting. Having lost my mother at an early age I was saddened by "entitlement" comments from adult children who are doing well.
I hope for grace and maturity that the following will mend some gaps.
honor is a wide-ranging verb; no one specific behavior is commanded. It is open-ended.
The commandment to honor our parents is not based upon what our parents deserve, but rather on God's direct command: “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded
you. . .” (Deuteronomy)
Maimonides: “It is possible for a man to honor and revere and obey those whom he does not love.”
On a first level, "'Honor' speaks to filial behavior, not to filial judgment or sentiment” (Broken Tablets)
In such a situation, honor can still involve positive acts to help them, improve their lives, to the degree we are able. Revere/fear can still involve not interfering with the esteem due them from others.
Honor may also involve forgiveness.
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