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“In regard to parents having authority over children, I do not want to disagree with others, but I must confess I do not see myself having authority over my children. I do see two things at work though.

Dave, 120

Your two things are very well said and acceptable. Scripture does not say specifically that parents are in authority over their children, I don’t think. And the implication of what is said is along the lines of reasoning that you put forth. Thus, I concede that it is better to use the wording of Scripture preferably.