"Why isn\'t there a commandment to \'honor thy children\' or at least one to \'not abuse thy children\'?" asks Beverly Engel.
Engel, who had.
While making peace with a parent may seem ideal, it is not Always a viable option, and severing ties with a parent is sometimes a necessity.
Perhaps honoring our parents starts with honoring ourselves.
However, countless adults continue to foster toxic relationships with their parents.
No one should have to tolerate an abusive or destructive relationship. "Why isn\'t there a commandment to \'honor thy children\' or at least one to \'not abuse thy children\'?" asks Beverly Engel