They learned the principle of disobedience from their parents. If children do not respect the authority of the parent, coach or teacher, then one day the police officer may bring him to the door. The parent has not taught the principle of authority. Children who attend church must learn to respect the authority of the church. The first chapter of Romans sets before us the devolution of mankind.
Authority gives the child something to stand upon.
It gives him security. The parent cannot yield to the authority of the child. Much authority has shifted in our generation to children who do not have the maturity to make sound judgment. That is why so many children are insecure. There are children who assume superiority over their parents.