When my older sister turned 13, my mother was beside herself. I remember her sobbing and telling my sister, “You’re 13 now! I’m so afraid you’re going to rebel!” You know what? I’m horrified by the thought that my children won’t rebel. I agonize everyday that they aren’t being defiant enough. I pray that everyday they will fly in the face in what they’re told to do. Let me explain. Rebellion is usually against a dominant or accepted way of thinking. It’s driven by these thought patterns: “Most people are doing the right thing so I’m going to do the wrong …
