Do what your Parents tell You

“Mother/Father knows best” is what they always say. I, personally, have come to acknowledge that through experience, I must heed to any advice or warnings given to me by my parents. If I fail to do so, like Phaeton, I mess up badly. For this reason, I believe that this myth describes the duty as a son to honor and to trust your parents. It saves you from many mistakes. You must appreciate the availability of other’s experiences, which, if taken advantage of, is a waste of opportunity to lean. It is easier to learn from other’s mistakes since you don’t have to experience them yourself. This can also be bad since you don’t know the importance of the lesson. Furthermore, another lesson this myth teaches is the obligation of recognizing the fact that there is always going to be someone greater and someone lesser than yourself. This is why, if you compare yourself with others, you will become bitter and envious. Phaeton failed to accept this fact, and for it, he had the need to prove his superiority. He didn’t NEED to demonstrate his godliness, but his ego got in the way. This is important when spending time with others. We can all learn from Phaeton’s mistake.