She walks to school with the lunch she packed
Nobody knows what she's holdin' back
Wearin' the same dress she wore yesterday
She hides the bruises with linen and lace
The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask
It's hard to see the pain behind the mask
Bearing the burden of a secret storm
Sometimes she wishes she was never born
Through the wind and the rain
She stands hard as a stone
In a world that she can't rise above
But her dreams give her wings
And she flies to a place where she's loved
Concrete angel
Somebody cries in the middle of the night
The neighbors hear, but they turn out the lights
A fragile soul caught in the hands of fate
When morning comes it'll be too late
Repeat Chorus
A statue stands in a shaded place
An angel girl with an upturned face
A name is written on a polished rock
A broken heart that the world forgot
How heartless can you be?
2007-06-30 13:40:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, I never understood how these commandments could be considered universally applicable. I mean, the parents could be asking their children to engage in illegal activities. The parents may be asking their children to perform sexual favors on them. The parents may their children to hold still while they get beaten. Children need to know that sometimes what their parents do ISN'T ok.
2007-06-30 13:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It's God's rule, it's for man to follow.
Children should always honor their parents even if the parents don't honor their child. I guess the only good thing to say is that the child was honorable.
The sad part of life is when people become so jaded that they can't or won't believe what their eyes see.
Where is the honor in those who refuse to help?
I hope you always help.
2007-06-30 20:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Debra d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is father to the fatherless. Many children walk thru life on that terrible path.
To honor a bad parent would be insulting to God , who is love.
Be an angel in prayer and help if you are able.
The torment and pain of of the innocent is a joy to Satan's heart as it causes great pain to God's heart.
2007-06-30 20:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by coffee_pot12 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can honor your parents by living your life well. Honoring your parents does not mean accepting abuse. I can't stand it when people twist God's Word to make an absurd point.
Child abuse is a serious matter, and I am certain God condemns it.
2007-06-30 20:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mel W 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, a lot of parents follow the bad and the urging of the devil. I think God wants us to Honor our Father and Mother, as they treat us like their children. The same way God treats His children, the saved. So, I believe that when a parent acts like you are describing, they forfeit their "parenthood" and just become "guardians". Thanks for the question, hope I helped, and have a wonderful day!!
2007-06-30 20:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, sometimes the best way to "honor thy father and mother" is to call the law on their sorry @$$es. Respecting your elders does not mean "condoning their criminal behaviour".
Those who keep silent about known abuse, condone the abuse.
The technical term for this is "tough love". If the parent's don't like you loving "their" child in this manner, tough!
2007-06-30 20:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honor, and self defense, are two different things. Honoring your mother and father means not bringing shame on the family. Parents who abuse and molest their children, or engage in any unlawful activities, have brought shame on their family themselves.
2007-06-30 20:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To Honor does not mean hide the truth, just the opposite.
That commandment means to live your life so it will do honor to your parents, even if they don't deserve it.
It is how you are to live your life, so you are the better for it.
2007-06-30 20:45:43 · answer #8 · answered by 1Netzari 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is so sad & it happens.
When we know a child is being abused, we need to seek God in how to help.
And start out by praying for these Children...
2007-06-30 20:54:20 · answer #9 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol, you could at least take out the "repeat chorus" part. :P
Concrete Angel by Martina McBride...such a sad song.
2007-06-30 20:43:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋