Accra: The Premier Lady of Royal House Chapel, Apostle Rita Korankye Ankrah, has sparked discussions on parenting and family dynamics by asserting that children should honour their parents unconditionally, regardless of any past grievances or neglect they may have experienced.
According to Ghana Web, during an interview with media personality MzGee ahead of the 2026 Convergence of Mothers event, Korankye Ankrah emphasized that the biblical directive to honour one's parents is without qualifications. She stated, "The Bible didn't say honour your father and mother only if they treated you well. Whether they hurt you or not, whether they cared for you or not. my darling, the Bible says honour them."
Korankye Ankrah highlighted the importance of honouring parents as a principle closely linked to one's future success and longevity. "It is only on this condition that your days will be long. It is only on this condition that the Lord will prosper you," she affirmed.
The remarks by the Apostle come at a time when many individuals are increasingly vocal about strained parental relationships, often attributing them to trauma or neglect. Nonetheless, Korankye Ankrah insisted that forgiveness is crucial, cautioning that harboring unresolved bitterness can have enduring consequences. "If your mother hurt you, learn to forgive your mother. Find a place in your heart to forgive," she advised. "Don't wait till you lose your mother. When she is no longer there, then you will understand what she meant to you."
She also commented on the cyclical nature of familial mistakes, noting, "We complain about our parents, but when we also have children, we do the same thing." In addition, she criticized modern parenting approaches, warning that some mothers today fail to adequately discipline their children. "Some of us are overpampering our children. We see the wrong they are doing and we don't talk about it," she remarked.
Reflecting on past practices, she lamented the decline of communal responsibility and discipline, saying, "During our time, even a neighbour could correct you and report you to your mother. Today, dare you correct someone's child." She cautioned that neglecting discipline in the guise of love could lead to regret. "If you don't talk as a mother, you will live to regret it," she warned.