what does "Honor Thy Parents" actually mean?

Answer 1

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you. (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16)

It requires children to have honor, affection, and gratitude toward their father and mother.

Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace.

"With all your heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother. Remember that through your parents you were born; what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?" (Sirach 7:27-28)

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

20:12 Since the family is the key component to society, proper relationships must be maintained. Honor means to prize highly, to show respect, to glorify and exalt
Spirit filled life study Bible. 1997, c1991 (electronic ed.) . Thomas Nelson: Nashville

In addition, it is in the Bible in Exodus 20:12. It is the 5th Commandment. It is the first to give a promise if you keep this commandment. This is further explained in Ephesians 6:1

Answer 3

You should treat them with respect
You should treat them with kindness
You should treat them with consideration for their feelings
You should not speak harshly to them
You should not hurt or injure them
You should not raise your voice to them
You should help and assist them by any and all means possible eg. financially
You should treat their friends and relatives with kindness
You should not back answer them or raise your voice to them.
You should obey them as long as their commands are not against the commands of God.