Wise they may be in their own sight. But surely God here gives them their right name. Let the young mark the fear of the Lord connected with reverence to parents. God here, speaking by the mouth of a parent or teacher, blends paternal tenderness with his Divine authority- My son. The command supposes the godly character of parents, and recognises the responsibily of both parents.
Children are rational creatures.
Instruction, not blind submission, must be inculcated. Yet they are wayward. Instruction must therefore be enforced with the authority of law. God puts his own stamp upon parental discipline. Hear it-forsake it not.