One of the notable things about this scenario is that the theft is committed in the open. There is even a seemingly sincere effort to rationalize and justify the theft. The problem is a misplaced sense of entitlement. The child assumes that the family connection gives him the right to take what he desires. There are two areas that such theft is often manifested. One is in an unhealthy dependence on parents by adult children. Lack of responsibility and ownership of one’s own life is often made under the assumption that the parents will always be there to “bail out.” This is seen in poor financial decisions, delayed careers, and reckless living in college. The other area of concern is honor. God’s clear mandate regarding the child/parent relationship is that the parent is to occupy a place of honor. This is a mandate, regardless of the age of the child. When we fail to honor our parents, no matter how flawed we think they are, we are companion to the destroyer.