Message For Kirk Franklin's Son & People Who Think Like Him | RSMS

​‪@DABRATTV‬ was absolutely right when she said that what Kirk Franklin's son Kerrion did was disgusting. And whoever said, "Blood is thicker than water" lied. The people who show you love and support are your family.
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[@LoveLife-ou5xh]

I'm 53 years old and my mama can still give me the look and I know when to shut up. Give me a thumbs up if y'all out there know what I'm talkin about

[@boydsrsb]

And tell you to go home!!

[@nene.portier4034]

I know the look Joe. That look is cold and deadly.

[@puddintame5742]

Joe I'll give you 20 thumbs up on that one!😉

[@michaelanderson1449]

U preaching

[@dollfacekillaSJ]

I have a healthy respect...and fear of my mom and I'm 46. I love that woman with my entire life!

[@Shawney517]

So, Kirk Franklin cursed and now he’s not a Christian? If y’all don’t sit down somewhere before God plays your tape! 🤫

[@midnightflower7820]

You better say that 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kindraburns2622]

Please 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tracyskins7854]

Alright now!!!

[@tracyskins7854]

@imhereforit huntie holla!!!

[@tracyskins7854]

@K T excuse you!!! Case opened!!! Did you not read what that boys "own " sister said her brother was Saying.

[@sisdrkl]

You said it, "stop trying to give your kids more of what you didn't have. Instead, give them more of what we did have!" I can't tell you how timely this message is. Bless you.

[@Velociblacktor00]

As a father that didn't have much growing up, I needed to hear that part.

[@karenmcgee1869]

Amen!

[@shawnamartin9242]

@@karenmcgee1869 God love you in so do i.have a blessed day 🙏

[@karenmcgee1869]

@@shawnamartin9242 thank you. Blessings to you too!

[@elizabethflores7118]

Thank You Mr. Smiley for Giving this ENORMOUS message of Reality and Love. Everyday I have an example or just a comparison for my kids about Back then ( growing up the 80's) and today. I try to show, tell, and be the example my parents were for me. Believe me that sometimes I'll tear up or actually cry when I think of how Desensitized the youth is nowadays. No empathy, No respect, No consideration, No Shame, etc. The simple act of helping one another is almost extinct. Let's Stop Co-signing other people's BS and Hold those guilty of BS Accountable. Much Love to Everyone God bless you All.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

My wonderful daddy told me at the age of 14: “I have only ONE wife. You (the child) get what you need; you will get a job for the things you want. Your mom (the wife) gets what she needs AND what she wants. When you get grown, make sure you either provide both for yourself or marry a man who will do both for you.” This was the BEST lesson my dad could have ever lovingly taught me.

[@dreamchaser5758]

Beautifully stated. Did you find that in your own life?

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

@@dreamchaser5758 I did....I understood that: #1: no one owed me anything #2 anything given to me was out of the kindness of folks hearts, and not their duty. #3 to work hard to earn the life I want...... and I have definitely done that and live what I consider a “charmed” life.

[@dreamchaser5758]

@@MoonLightOnWater1 Then your father's efforts were not in vain. Continued blessings

[@TeeMartinDay]

I love this!

[@robertsmith20022]

Damn, 4 months later I felt that

[@BeautyMeetsBusiness]

I'm a mother of 6 adult children and Kirk doesn't owe us anything!!!!! Kirk is a man, husband, and father, HE's not GOD! Stop upholding to standards you can't hold yourself. Nothing but love for you Kirk.

[@Onyxmoon89]

Well you look damn good with 6 adult children. You go gurl.

[@lafonsopresley6024]

Amen

[@ChrisB231]

💯

[@latonuga.lonbergermua6254]

He’s not God, but he’s a public figure and he should hold some kind of standard. He’s mad mad because everyone has a Skelton in the closet. Kirk been dealing with demons this is just another one! Do not anger your children, honor your parents, but give them something to honor!

[@CallmeMrTibbs-kx7bx]

Preach.

[@keithmiddleton6907]

I am 50yrs young and I WOULD NEVER talk to my parents like this No Matter What!!! I’m always the son, they are always my parents. Respect is innate!

[@ashleywatkins1380]

50? You look great!

[@keithmiddleton6907]

@@ashleywatkins1380 heehee what is 50 supposed to look like... hahah I thank you Queen. Please follow my band @levelsband xo

[@lovelysosweet8386]

Amen im 57! I have grown children! I understand I respect my mom!

[@URNexk]

Respect is earned.

[@kaybey8936]

Respect goes both ways

[@misschululups]

'family is the people you surround yourself with, those that show you love and affection...' I FELT THAT.

[@sherrelshepard4590]

Family is still my bad disrespectful kids if that's the case and God created the family and we all need to repent and turn away from sin and pray if we really want God to fix it. No pride

[@jacquelinebell6467]

A gentleman once told me something that blessed my life. He said “When you know you’ve done your best, da hell with the rest” to include those self entitled ungrateful kids! What an epiphany!! 🙌🏾

[@1KylesMusik]

This is one of the greatest messages I have ever heard. Job Well Done

[@debraalexander5356]

I've read all the comments this is why I don't believe in Christianity. U can say whatever do whatever. As long as you go to your god and repent. Everything is okay. No accountability for your actions. As your religion teaches only your god can judge. So u treat people badly u hurt them. And now that u have found white Jesus it's all under his blood. U will pay for it later. If he decide so. Does anybody knows how this man was treated as a child. No! So he might have a reason to expose his farther. But your religion teaches no matter what your parents do u must honor them. Bullshit! Respect is

[@debraalexander5356]

Respect is earn not given. Do you think our ancestors prayed to a white god. There was no Christianity. In black peoples life until we can here. Now it's gospel. It was given to us by slave masters. And u dumbies believe.

[@drbeautician]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@tiffanybrown368]

Kirk touched a boy and that’s what y’all fail to realize

[@pharaoh2537]

My mother used to say blood makes a relative.... Their actions make them your family....

[@purplebuttafly8]

Your mom hit the nail on the head. Wise woman. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to remember her words. How so very true 👍.

[@HAPPYCHICMERRIAMCHAS]

Amen!

[@lahopkins9746]

When people ask me if I have a big family I say nope but I got a lot of relatives though. 😉 And I don't feel bad about it at all! 😊

[@queenofweaves916]

Oooooh now that’s a word!

[@ericjones6651]

Your mom is a smart woman

[@melanatedgod5337]

I'm 30, and I would NEVER, NEVER talk to my parents like that.

[@Tigerex966]

What about talking to your child like that?

[@muhammid23]

facts.

[@montgomerycamjr]

Would your parents ever talk to YOU like Kirk talked to his son?

[@forestpark73]

@@Tigerex966 he’s not a child tho. That’s boy is a man responsible for his own actions.

[@lovejoy3441]

He son spoke to him in the way his father showed him to...🤔...

[@tymonicavincent230]

I didn't appreciate my mom's sacrifice until I had to sacrifice. Tough love is true love at times.

[@SmokeTherapy420]

I'm an adoptive father of 3 kids from a different race and time to time I have to watch this video for encouragement. My dad wasn't apart of my life and to do a job that NO ONE taught me how to do is sometimes hard and discouraging. Rickey thank you for your words. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

[@lesliegivens6585]

I lost my mother when I was 12yrs old and I still have a hard time with that loss but I was blessed to be raised by the BEST DAD on the planet and lost him almost 5yrs ago 🙏🏾🙏🏾😢😢. Anyone who still have both their parents living, you’re truly blessed 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ladybugradio1988]

@Leslie Givens I send you my condolences.

[@kristinccha]

Leslie I'm so sorry

[@brownsbeach18]

I lost my mom 7 yrs ago and I miss her everyday . I still have my dad and love him a lot .

[@taraspeaks6293]

You right.

[@lakeishagreen6064]

I lost my dad in 2017 and I lost my mom this year in January. When I tell you I’m lost! I miss them so much!

[@lesliebarber5164]

My dad died i was 11 years old a year later at12 years old my mom passed,it breaks my heart to see kids being disrespectful and ungrateful to their parents these days!

[@wecountingmoneyoverhere2517]

Sorry for your lose Leslie. I know that could not have been easy.

[@lesliebarber5164]

@@wecountingmoneyoverhere2517 i was shocked and at61 years today sometimes,I'm still shocked to have lost them but i still remember lessons they taught us!

[@biatsoho1332]

Oh my God that's tough in a kid. Bless u.

[@desireehayward5391]

Praying for you love

[@aliwilson7238]

Sorry for your loss

[@quaycarter5090]

Because your own kids know the real you. People don't want to accept the abuse they put their child through. Instead they wanna talk about respect. you gotta repair the hearts you broke at some time. this only happens in our community. These men become successful and forget about the hell their oldest children endured.

[@tbrightideas42]

"The only people that won't speak to you are the people you done helped." -Rickey Smiley Truer words have never been spoken.

[@omargibson3138]

Kirk Franklin Soul is Sold To The Devil Satan Just like Other Gospel Artists like Sister Duo Group Mary Mary and Yolanda Adams To Name a Few, i Don't Know if He Did It Willingly or Not Willingly, But it Was a Done Deal, And They are All a Member of The Illuminati, Freemason and Occult. These Celebrities Does Have To Engage Secretly in So Many Satanic Demonic Rituals like Sacrificial Rituals, Blood Baths Rituals and Homosexuality Gay Rituals, and Other Satanic Demonic Rituals is The De-masculine Rituals and Feminine Rituals Where These Male Celebrities Does Have To Wear Certain Feminine Type Clothing, Wear Certain Feminine Like Colours, Paint Their Finger Nails in Certain Colours and Act Feminine Like in Certain Way, and Try To Normalized It By Order of Those Same Brotherhoods, CIA, Secret Society and Elites of Making It a Norm, and Getting Their Fans That Idolized Them To See It as That, That is Why So Many of Today Youths are So Mess Up.

[@LADE7]

Now you spoke when you said "give these kids what we had and stop trying to give them what we didn't have!! Now that sums it up right there!!

[@christinaleal3008]

Gotta quit trying to be their friend..parent's today are afraid of their own kid's..& like you said Smiley they kill their parents for money .Like the Mendez brother's..parent's also buy the kids gifts & money because they're ar work all the time. This era is a sad affair.. parents cant discipline their kids or they'll go to jail..shoot these kids need a good old fashioned whip that behind..we made it...just saying...

[@sheridat-moore6510]

Yes, I knew that Rickey was going to bring the Truth! I'm 42, seeing and knowing how hard my mother worked and sacrifices for me, I will never! These youngsters now days are ruined. Mine jump and flinch when I walk pass.And then I grab and hug and kiss them. But they don't have fear anymore.

[@kathymccormick7525]

Amen 🙏

[@fredamontgomery9482]

Grown folks have no idea what parents have gone through

[@StunningShay]

Yessss

[@t.shandrielblogs]

My brother's are 6'5 and and 6'8 and our 5'4 mama would be standing looking at them like a tree unafraid. And they would be crying or had tears in they eye's. Neither myself or brothers never step to her or talked back. RIP Mama we miss you every day! 💖

[@kcorn12kc]

Lol...😆😅🤣yeah! Mom's let them no...I'm not playing....sounds like my little 5"5 mom's👍

[@SnitchesNews]

God bless your mom. I wish my girls had a mom like that.

[@naiomisweets8942]

Lmao @ a tree unafraid. I know that's right. Oh boy. Lol. May your mama RIP.

[@SnitchesNews]

Yes may God continue to rest her beloved soul

[@Ken-hr8qq]

Tell them heyyy

[@kelisared72]

I had my son by a no good joker. I decided when I raised him I was not going to allow him to be like his father. Lord knows I was not perfect as a mother and he hated me for it. Now he is a excellent husband, father and provider. He is a go-getter and he gives me much love and respect now! It is possible for them to get it. May just take some time. People need to look in the mirror before they start judging Kirk Franklin. He doesn't have to apologize for anything.

[@nicolegreen9054]

I love how Rickey Smiley will at any moment stop the show and speak from his heart ❤ The world can always count on that from the RSMS. I love it!

[@jasonjwright23]

Those were some gems being dropped right there

[@michellec.4994]

Shandolabosha!! He preaching today!!

[@ladyting05]

Absolutely

[@realmom9288]

@@michellec.4994 lol yeah!! What you said!!!!!

[@Mack-bc9mh]

People usually only record the part they want you to see or hear.....

[@garywallace4440]

Whole lot of wiggle room using the word usually

[@shadymccoy7]

Good point. We don't know what happened before or after that piece of recording.

[@ranma36]

say that again for the ppl in the back!

[@lovebrittt]

That part!

[@Chocomuneca19]

What happened before or after, middle whatever does not matter. A parent shouldn’t speak to their child this way. Doesn’t matter how old they are. They clearly don’t have a good relationship otherwise he wouldn’t feel the need to record it. I can’t imagine my parents speaking to me like this, even when I do get a little frustrated with them.

[@kashondagraham2115]

This is so true!! I did that with my kids and they are grown and so damn disrespectful!! My heart is broken , but he'll with them cause I can not afford to disturb my peace!!!

[@kissmyjays23]

And you’ll forever be alone because of that. You’re listening to Ricky smiley, but Ricky smiley has no business telling y’all to cut your kids off. You parents need to take a look at WHAT YOU DID TO CAUSE THE SITUATION AT HAND because that’s the only way to fix the issue at hand. Nobody is born with disrespect toward their parents ! And just because you’re the parent that doesn’t make you right in every situation... there’s such thing as toxic parenting

[@kashondagraham2115]

@@kissmyjays23 baby my kids are grown and I'm married🤔🤔🤔

[@kissmyjays23]

@@kashondagraham2115 that changes nothing I said .... you cut your kids off now what happens if something where to ever happen your spouse

[@sweetetta]

I started a job in the social services field and learned a lot of things about child development. I was about 42 and my two children were 22 and 20. I cried because I realized the mistakes I had made raising them. I called each of them and apologized for spanking them over minor things and frankly going overboard. My son told me when he was 25 how he never felt he could come to me because I never believed him. He was crying and my first instinct was to be defensive because he was raised by me and his stepfather who did a great job. His bio-dad wasn’t as present as he could’ve been. But the Holy Spirit told me to be quiet and let him get it out. After he finished I was crying and again apologized and expressed how I Always loved him and did my very best with what I Albee at the time. I had to forgive myself and be okay with mistakes. I refuse to apologize all my life! Both of our kids are successful and are great parents. Thankfully they’ve learned from our mistakes! I’m praying for the Franklin family!❤️🙏🏽

[@minniemouse1332]

This! 🙏

[@luvwynter]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you. Some parents don’t realize that they can be good providers but sometimes the mental damage sticks around for a long time. An apology is a good way to help the kids heal instead of gaslighting them and making them think they are crazy.

[@3634ful]

This the thread right here!!! Yes and Amen!! ❤️

[@terrimcintyre113]

33 year old should be asking Dad What can I do for you Today.

[@mujahidali4344]

Exactly

[@andrewstaples8677]

Or " my son wants to see his grandpa "

[@motorcity313]

This! How are you in your 30’s not helping your parents out now?

[@brownsbeach18]

Very true 👍.

[@theonly1258]

True... but instead all bout him and his selfishness, Kirk probably tired and just lost it on this ungrateful grown man

[@sunkissedmother1781]

He's a singer, entertainer and in ministry. However first he's a man, husband and father. Raising grown children is still a challenge. No apology needed for me Mr. Franklin.

[@mannybruce8950]

" Raising grown children " ? The very statement is an oxymoron . Unless these " grown children " haves some type of debilitating handicap then the act of raising should have ceased .

[@jericaleigh]

Raising?? Lol

[@Tigerex966]

as a christian when a sin is made public by us, and witnesses prove it is true, you should publicly apologize, so Kirk did right there, if it was not made public, then he only needed to apologize to God and his son privately ,and his son to him and God, and try at least to work out their differences, if possible. If a christian publicly sins and refuses to repent, that sends a message to the world, why should they accept Jesus and repent, when christians are out their cussing their sons and fathers out, and then refusing to acknowledge it is wrong, or. apologize. Jesus started his ministry with repent for the kingdom of God is at hand, and in these last days, we need to repent, forgive those that wrong us, get rid of grudges, and follow the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, as time is running out, and judgement starts at the house of the Lord first, before the world. So I applaud Kirk for manning up, and being responsible for his actions, that could have been us, and we need to do the same, and then move on. I pray dearly, for both father and son.

[@cephas5053]

@@Tigerex966 accept he didn’t REPENT to God....🤦🏿‍♂️

[@michelleruffin6903]

THE SAD THING IS HE ISN’T GRIEVED FOR SINNING AGAINST GOD🥲

[@barneywiggins479]

Focus on giving these kids what we had instead of trying to give them everything we didn't have....I agree with that!

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you........................

[@jayhouston1614]

man, this one hit home real hard. letting go sucks but i have a peace in my mind now and peace in my heart. what Mr. Smiley said was true because i have sacrificed so much trying to keep a connection that no longer exists. there are complete strangers who treated me way better than ANYBODY that is related to me. different races and all. you want a piece of mind you gotta let go!🙏🏽✊🏽💪🏽🤗😢💖

[@cherylcotton3675]

In 1988 when I was 14, I lost my mother. I wish she was still here. To me, that pain, never leaves

[@tianawashington8869]

Grace and Peace to you and your family.❤🌹

[@stevenporras5309]

I know that’s right!

[@trixiewashington224]

😔💝🌹💝

[@toshatalks8544]

Lost mine at 17, some of these adults dnt know how good they have it to b able to talk and touch theirs...

[@mamat1213]

LORD 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I don't know how you did it... Sending so much LOVE AND SUPPORT to you even now! I lost my mama last year and barely survived it!!! I'm almost 40 and I have days... Where I can't imagine walking with this hurt for the rest of life 💔

[@denisehicks-mial1540]

Let the church say Amen. Cut the cord and keep it moving. Rickey, you said a mouth full.

[@Taledanoneya]

Yes because it's not worth it.

[@ttindustry6941]

Amen 🙏🏽🎤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@daradiant1]

Amen!

[@charissejohnson2068]

Amen.

[@Promiseisme01]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@tjtheadvocate8856]

This thread let's me know I'm NOT alone. Whew. Needed this support

[@elsastuckman6052]

Me too ! Blessings to you. One day hopefully they will get it before it’s too late.

[@nikkiwilliams7318]

I lost my mother a month ago and the pain is so great its feels like I am Dying Because there's a lot of things that I regret.... when my mother only told me what was right And I had to learn the hard way.. and those things I am still paying for right now. so anyone that's older wiser than me.. I take every single advice to make the right decisions and the right choices in my life Because when your mother is gone or your father is gone You're gonna wish like hell you listened whether you liked it or not... RIP mommy You're watching over me..🙏💕 thank you Rickey Smiley for these words of Incouragement...

[@j-rockwells3807]

Ricky spoke straight facts I give anything to hear my dad voice one more time

[@victoriae9837]

You were blessed to have a dad and then he loved you.

[@erichughes8723]

Didn't know my father he was not there from day one! But my father in-law. He was the father I never had and I miss him everyday 😔 I am 55yrs old and he as been gone for over 10 yrs. For you young people out here that have a good mother and father love them while you can! Because there will come a day that they will not be here and there is no going back.

[@nikkiwashington8542]

It's my mom that Imiss

[@dorisjimerson8649]

Omg. You just made me tear up. I have the same wish.

[@whitesongs73]

Miss my dad too and my mama

[@sadejuanasealey7981]

"Focus on giving kids more of what you had in life and less of what you didn't have..."

[@twright3802]

DEEEEEEEEPPP

[@MommeeMadre1]

Amen!!!!!!! We forget that the struggle is what made you YOU!

[@miriamgeorge3951]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mwilliams2640]

Love this...needed to read this ❤

[@itsHappening-ry2ef]

Facts ‼️‼️

[@definitionofbeauty6861]

Going through this with my adult kids now I NEEDED THIS!!

[@TheSeah61]

Thank u Ricky right on the head. We cannot put our lives on hold. Let people talk, misinterpreted, judge, we must live. Let the kids roll on their journey

[@MsDaffDaff]

I literally just cried when he said, "sitting in the front row watching your parent sit in casket, bury your mother or father before you hit middle school". Took me back to age 10. I always appreciate and admire folks with two parents, even at age 39, it never leaves you. No money will ever replace your parents.

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

Ever!!!!

[@garywilliams8799]

Who are you telling. I never met my mom and appreciated just being alive. That hit so close to home it's ridiculous. I'm 37 and these kids now need reality checks it's not all about them. It's about loving each other and spreading the love and life lessons learned.

[@melmel3703]

Just because folk have two parents doesn’t mean anything. Kirk failed that boy . Kirk is not a Christian

[@nicklh186]

@@melmel3703 maybe to you but it means a lot to someone who has one (or zero) parents.

[@melmel3703]

@@nicklh186 I have a former one. Jesus said let the dead bury the dead. So I refuse to put up with her foolishness. Kerrion needs to do the same, let his fraud pappy go.

[@santrassmith6194]

"SPEAK RICKEY SPEAK TELL THE TRUTH" DISRESPECTFUL KIDS!!!!!

[@chaunasumpter3077]

NO apology needed. Any parent who is investing in their kids with home training, love, finances, lights, food, shelter and extras, no judgment hunni. Kirk you good! Look at David and Absalom God knows sir!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

You got me crying! This Sunday, March 28th, will mark the 10th year I've been without my mom! I lost my dad in 1981, so that's be 40 years now! These people will NEVER understand! And, the pain and loss is indescribable. These same ingrates will be throwing themselves on the coffin, screaming and crying, and making a complete JACKASS out of themselves at the funeral! And, my friend, it doesn't matter what their race is! Because, the only thing that's truly colorblind is "JACKASSERY"! Thank you for speaking TRUTH! I've pretty much walked away from the rest of my family since losing my mom, because of how they treated me afterwards.

[@renatadarden5048]

I'm 51, and I would NEVA disrespect my mother, let alone in PUBLIC!!!! Not out of fear, out of love, honor and reverence!!!!

[@terancespellmon70]

✊💯✊💯✊

[@djcatsuitsonaboat]

a, a, amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lonif4985]

WHAT YOU SAID!!!! 52 and I'm not thinking about it.

[@Broadkill54]

@@halloweenlover2830 shocking news... they’re human like you and me

[@Broadkill54]

@@halloweenlover2830 correct, none of us should regardless of our professions

[@Msboddie1]

My dad died when I was 6 and my mom at 14. Then my grandparents before the end of my teenage years. No matter who in your family steps up to raise you there is nothing like your parents. I appreciate my aunt but it just wasn't the same. I would've given anything to have my mom and grandmother back. I feel so hurt when I see people disrespect their parents and grandparents.

[@soloyolo904]

I hope that God blesses you with all of the support and love that you need!

[@amina9935]

My condolences to you honey 💛💛

[@MARCHAUX]

My condolences

[@spirituallysoaringhigh6089]

Omg god bless u sweetheart

[@kingcorwin25]

So you dont want your dad back also?

[@korogirl]

Dad passed when I was 3 , Mom when I was 13. Mom was tough when required, following in her footsteps. Knowing my place, showing respect kept me alive. Thank God !

[@tigerloft81]

Thank you for being who you are. We need and appreciate you so much

[@epsavoy]

I have 3 young adults and I agreed to buy each a car and pay their first 2 years of college. My youngest got cut off after acting entitled and disrespectful. I still am available for time and advice. I just save my money for my future and others who need help. Privilege isnt automatic. Its earned.

[@adefay7813]

Preach it.

[@willamaynard]

They are blessed to have a parent like you!

[@bugtahoe]

Say it AGAIN...same here I only have one and VERY slick at the mouth...try to give him a car I even set up account for him as his graduation present GONE...I BE DAMN...8 weeks of school left and his out of my house!!! When he graduates I'll watch him walk across the stage and I'm out no pic taking NONE!!! His dad brainwashed him so bad but I MOSTLY blame my son cause he 18 and he know BETTER I promise 8 weeks his out my HOME

[@teewatts9337]

Let the church say Amen

[@tomicapalmer8269]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@anthonykilburn9302]

I'm 60 years old and I still get the look from my mother if I mess up!! Never will disrespect my mother!!!

[@childofgod6788]

The Bible said parents are not to provoke their children to angry. If this is the way Kirk Franklin treated his child, God have mercy on them both.

[@jacquelinebattle7876]

Wish I had her now in my life loss her when she was 86 and I was 66 miss her too much would never disrepect her.

[@childofgod6788]

Great. I never disrespected my mom or dad either, but neither talked to me the way KF talked to his son. My dad said some harsh things to my brothers, but nothing closed to what KF said to his, that I can recall. My dad didn't curse at him like that.

[@nicholasgakuu5223]

@@childofgod6788 that dont apply in this case..this kid is spoiled and provoked his father....that saying goes both ways....it only applies if your dad is abusive and beats ur mom..

[@YaboiTL]

What u messing up at 60

[@regina8045]

Kirk Franklin doesn’t owe any apology to his son or us. We all living in a glass house. Better stop throwing stones and go somewhere and sit down.

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you........................

[@esotericbae]

He really allegedly m0lested his son and you say that 😂

[@chaun72ie]

@@esotericbae really and allegedly are opposites. If a grown ass man has a beef with his father, the internet wont help that relationship. I heard what junior had to say which wasnt the "abuse" but what happens when a privileged man-child doesnt get his way.

[@esotericbae]

@@chaun72ie lmao that man admitted to being m0lested without him knowing he was being recorded & you really just said that. Lmaooo not surprised black folks love to ignore m0lestation ESPECIALLY in Duhh Chuuuuch

[@jarricah7920]

Regina you don't know Kirk personally to say he don't owe his son apology you don't know their relationship so stop speaking on things you don't know if you feel like there's issues then pray for them but don't sit here until people about a relationship you know nothing about

[@dawn-reneelanier4551]

Amen to that, Frat. We're enabling a generation of over protected, catered, and unappreciative adult children. They've been spoiled reared, coddled, and sadly, fooled. Pardon the colloquial: the world don't owe you a thang! #guilty

[@looknbakatu]

Judge Karen said "sometimes You have to love family from afar", SO TRUE!

[@angellafraser638]

Yes,from real far away,they have to take 3buses and two trains and three airplanes to come see you And then asked them for some money to guarantee they won't visit again

[@jknumber5138]

Love? That's not love. That's what Christian black people call love😂

[@KarmaX10]

Fact!! I sure do and we never speak... you have to protect your peace and energy.

[@crissyalice4825]

Yup

[@ellenbrunson1454]

Absolutely

[@needahug82]

That was the ULTIMATE bitch move! Me and my parents didn't always see eye to eye, but I'll be damned if I put family business out for CLOUT!

[@linnette6493]

💯

[@bettinasmithedmondson4243]

@Bishop J. Drew Sheard fake account

[@sharonburden5393]

You better say it again🥰

[@esotericbae]

You’re judging an abused man and calling him a bitch lmaooo DUH CHUUUUUUCH 😂😂😂💯

[@sharpaycutie2]

Sho enough. If you truly done woth your dad, then be done PROVATELY. He thought he did something by posting that🤣🤣

[@KingNettii4422]

Love ❤️when you speak on this. Helps me get through my own struggles in this area. A lot of parents are going through this

[@MommeeMadre1]

You are speaking SUCH truth! My daddy passed when i was 7 and he was my hero. When in high school I remember listening to friends talking so BADLY about their parents and i thought, "I am glad my father is dead. I would rather him be in the grave as my hero than for me to EVER disrespect him like that." For real. Then as a mom, I had to be that tough mom to my teen and grown children. I always ask myself, "if i keep giving in to their foolishness, how will they be able to function when I am gone? " You have to love them enough to let them fall.

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you................................

[@MommeeMadre1]

You are one country off. We are (were) missionaries in Uganda prayerfully waiting for the opportunity to return.

[@RuthHemingway]

I have never in my life said one curse word in front of my parents, both are gone now, and my mother cursed like a sailor. I could never curse before either of them.

[@melodywalker3637]

I am in tears right now, He spoke everything I have been feeling. Lord Y'ALL DON'T KNOW MY STORY. I feel everything he said

[@eliasyonuskeykey7146]

Remain strong

[@yvonnedelories4780]

Don't let NOBODY treat you like a discount. Know that you are worthy! Let them go! It hurts I know but in time things will get better! You teach people how to treat you! Start a whole new chapter and say there's a new sheriff in town. I'm the head B in this piece! I don't owe you nothing! Bye!! Pooof!

[@shanitacampbell9732]

Blood ain't thicker than PEACE!

[@izziemoore8682]

Felt that sis

[@Chrisatrucker]

Man this is the realest comment.

[@truelife911]

🪄💯

[@thewoodchipperr]

THIS THE ONE

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

Ain't that it!

[@delana2842]

My Grandmother, Rosie, had a saying, "When you know you've done all you can for your children, you'll be able to lay your head down on your pillow at night and rest." These same words would then be passed on to me by my Mother when I became a parent. In others words, when you have done all you can to the best of your ability then leave the rest to God. I pray my Grandmother's words will be of encouragement to anyone out there experiencing something with their children, relatives, co-workers, whomever. Be still and know that he is God. Blessings to you! ❤

[@tinasuarez117]

🎯 💯% TRUTH! 👏👏👏 You dont have to tolerate Disrespect from your Grown kids. Either they Respect You, Or you Cut them Off! They dont deserve Your Great Presence!

[@jasmines72]

I don't have the best relationship with my mother but NEVER YA HEAR ME NEVER have I EVER disrespected my mother and called my mama out her name or even cursed. I couldn't even say the word lie!

[@kennydawson265]

Impressionnant..

[@lifecoachthirl]

Shows the respect you have for your mom. ❣ Even when we don't agree, we still respect them. Kudos ro you sis 😊

[@ladydignity]

Girl,I don't say lie around my mama either! Lol I am in my 40's at that! We had to say, telling a story growing up.lol

[@angelataylor7758]

Same here,but something in me would ever allow me to disrespect her.

[@brownsbeach18]

I don't have my mom anymore 😕, as u said I've never disrespected neither my mom or dad ,better yet I don't disrespect older ppl . Glad you respect your mom even though u don't have the best relationship .

[@villamagee9180]

When you said people that are NOT related to you treat you better than biological family!!! Ooooo yes Lawd!!! Thank you Rickey!!!

[@shayla3467]

Yes Lawd i felt that family will do you worse then anyone

[@ms.pud2152]

Amen!!! Say it for the people in the back that can't see you but can hear you.... Thank you🙂

[@GLesbihonest]

100% Facts!

[@michellewhitlockshells119]

Bloop!!‼👍🏾🙏🏽 that part!! Stop sacrificing for ungrateful folks.. GOD bless them and keep it moving✌🏾🙌🏾☝🏾

[@richk320]

There's a friend that sticks closer than a brother-Bible.

[@firstladyshelly6002]

We love you Kirk. There are NO perfect parents. We all have missed it. But God!!! Keep up the good work.

[@thefablifeoftab9428]

You said something there Rickey! “Stop giving em so much. Focus on giving kids more of what we had as opposed to what we did not have! That’s how we creating these lil monsters” Let the church say “amen!”

[@kelviannaepperson3677]

And what we got is what we needed

[@thefablifeoftab9428]

@@kelviannaepperson3677 absolutely!

[@mancavemotorsports]

Facts, I was traumatized at 35 in 2020 watching my Father in a casket. I don't understand these disrespectful kids and grown kids. Ima call my mama right now

[@tigerlilly9038]

YES AMEN.

[@Violetsinbloom]

Sorry for ur loss

[@clydenorris7789]

Very True Information

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@teeb.2239]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dwthomas38]

A family friend who is a doctor told his son "whatever wealth i have is for me and my wife, I've given you all the tools you need to start your own".

[@richardspain8973]

My parents told me the same when I was 14 years old. You must make your way in this life.....👍🏽🍻🙏🏽⚓️

[@ladycash384]

Absolutely

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

I love THIS??

[@oliwoodnorth2371]

@Feed My Lambs Tell them again but LOUDER! Generational wealth is a concept unknown to blacks across the world. Generational wealth is the only way for blacks to have power in the world.

[@taylrmarie5023]

@Feed My Lambs big facts.

[@juliebrown6651]

I totally agree. You spoke nothing but facts!! I Left my kids go a long time ago.I still love them and pray for them.

[@m.jaquarius8365]

Both my parents passed when I was super young. There isn't anything I wouldn't give to have them both back.

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you................................

[@victorp647]

"Focus on giving kids what we had as opposed to giving them what we did not have!" Morals over materials...thats powerful

[@Jslowbro]

🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@milaniwilson4807]

Also a line from The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

[@whitney352010]

And if all you had was misery and lies??? Should I continue the cycle. Or should I give them the love and support I needed when I was their age? Some folks cannot give their kids what they had, cuz what they had was shit.

[@milaniwilson4807]

@@whitney352010 SPOT ON! You use the tools that you have! Everyone is not equipped with the same tools!

[@tashboog]

Yea not his original words. RS is a simpleton, don’t let that go over your head.

[@sweetbeloved623]

AMEM ,RICKY THANKS THIS. Is A BLESS TEACHABLE MOMENT FOR EVERYONE PRAYING FOR KIRK FRANKLIN HE IS NOT ALONE GOING THROUGH THIS.

[@BlueDiamondsTea]

Ricky is one of the best dad that I know every time he's talking about his family it's all away positive and he's always trying to encourage young people i don't know who you are talking about but it's not Ricky

[@chillwill8373]

Thanks Ricky I needed this my self

[@noellegilchrist3744]

@mystique yinyang thank you and I can’t believe people praying for Kirk wth pray for the damaged son he’s clearly hurt by his dad and this has been going on for years he just exposed it this time

[@joangouldbourne628]

Thank you Ricky!Speak it louder!That rude ass punk!To my brother Kirk God understand.God isnot mad at you.Your son is the one that will not be under God's covernant for God to bless him abundantly and to have long life.STOP dishonoring your PARENTS!!!!!😬😬😬😡😡😡

[@BlueDiamondsTea]

@mystique yinyang Ricky is old school and you wouldn't understand he's not being disrespectful are abusive as long as you are giving a kid what they want you are the the best parent in the world and when you don't they want to say every nasty thing about you I don't know if you have any kids but like my mom said you keep living you will see what I'm talking about God is of love peace not hate God

[@fannie2529]

Smiley, you are so right, some children don’t appreciate anything. They don’t realize how bless they are if they have parents that give to them and sacrifice for them. Sometimes you just have to let the ungrateful ones go and let the Lord deal with them.

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you................................

[@terronhatter5847]

I loss my grandmother when I was little baby she loves me so much she told me she said respect your parents and odey your parents honor a mother and our father had days have belong upon Land gave god ty 🙏🙏

[@PhenomenalMary45]

I had to block my 24 yr old daughter for over a months for being disrespectful to me. Kirk Franklin is a parent and he's a parent with emotions. He don't owe anyone a apology.

[@dorishundley6616]

I was once told by a wise man, blood does it make you family, it only makes you related.

[@chelleglsude9524]

Ohhh we !!! This is all facts! Going thru this now with my daughter! She has physically assaulted me and disrespected me for the last time ! I’m done ! Thank you for you words of wisdom Ricky

[@kennynightingale6280]

Thank you so much for the words of wisdom and encouragement. Totally appreciate it 🙏🎷

[@kycogicboi]

I lost my dad when I was 34 and trust me it was the upmost respect for him! 6 years later the sting of his death is still 💯 percent painful

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you................................

[@MrAllysonn]

My biological mother passed away it was the greatest moment of my life. A nasty, liar, manipulator, b**ch less in the world. Such a relief from a whole nasty childhood led by her.

[@TheeKingRayzor]

The example Ricky Smiley gave about kids who lose their parents while their in middle school is heart wrenching.

[@deecee7157]

So very true. My childhood friend lost both parents when she was 9. A drunk driver killed them in a head on crash. My friend was never the same. She's struggled with depression before we even had a name for what her problem was.

[@t.thompson8985]

I lost my mother at 9. If only.

[@bearstalkandmore4245]

Facts Lost My Daddy And I Was Elementary

[@nawattabrown6708]

I did at 11..my Mom

[@tequilashots875]

That was me. I lost my father in middle school. I envy those adults that have their parents in their lives.

[@Krystal_Leigh]

See... I can only speak for myself & my experience with my own parents. My mom consistently exudes the Webster definition of disrespect but then in turn wants to be respected. She hides her disrespect behind “You’re a child and you need to stay in a child’s place.” THEN will turn right around and talk about “You’re a grown woman.” Ok Ma, make your mind up!!! I will always be your child, I’ll never out age you for as long as I live but either you treat me as an adult and we equally respect each other or you treat me like a child and I immaturely disrespect you. My mom will say make a statement and I might reply, I disagree. That’s viewed as disrespectful. That’s considered “talking back.” I’m 31 years old Ma, LOL. We can both express our opinions & views and not be disrespectful to each other. It seems like every disagreement is viewed as disrespect to her. I can recall a situation or event from my childhood and she will fight me tooth and nail on how my recollection is inaccurate or I’m making it up. You cannot explain MY recollection from your vantage point. & my dad sits back and agrees with everything she says because if he takes up for me, I’m accused of “driving a wedge between them.” In turn, I just stay away. I miss them from time to time but every time the lines of communication are opened up again, I apologize for something I don’t fee bad about but my mom always requires an apology because it’s my fault, we’ll be good for 3 months then it’s another fallout and a 1-3 year time span of not talking. It’s exhausting.

[@carltoncoleman454]

That sounds exhausting. Now that I have lived on my own for a few years and I am going on 38 years old. I only talk to my mom about 4 to 5 times a week and see here maybe 3 to 4 times a month. When they have different ideologies that conflict with yours, it is good to put some healthy distance between you and them and not talk or see them everyday. My dad and I don't talk. I'm gay and atheist. He is a Christian minister so it is hard to engage with him because he is not open minded.

[@yvonnedrayton4454]

Hat's off to Ricky Smiley!! Your response to the Kirk Franklin "situation" a week ago gave me chills! Wow!! It was powerful and so filled with truth, concerning these disrespectful grown*** children, who think they are growner then the parents b it father, mother grandma, granddad,etc,etc. , And what's so sad is, they don't have respect for SELF. Anyway, RS continue to uplift KirkF , because I am and I know millions of others r too. GOD bless you!!

[@a-arondrumz]

“Focus on giving them what we had instead of what we didn’t have” 🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanmckinney7538]

Damn bro, yo just said a mouth full. People don’t get that bro. And it’s really common sense. Struggling is what makes you strong

[@richardanthony5482]

Yes sir !!!

[@AuntNiecy]

I made that mistake....doing it the opposite way

[@mspisces7976]

I'm 42 and would not dare talk back or crazy to my mother. She still puts the fear of God in me.

[@corneliadavis2990]

Amen to that

[@jademobley9769]

Exactly I dont understand how people talk to their mom crazy in her face. I still won't.

[@oliverclytus7559]

Three grown ass men and not one of us would dare talk to our momma like that.

[@ricflairWoooo]

That’s right it’s the same way for me and I wish I would talk to my mama like that all her brothers and sisters would checked me with no questions asked

[@troyf6734]

That's a fact. I love my Queen.

[@timothylwoods]

Some of us wish we had our dad around to cuss us out, at almost 40 mine wasn’t around none of my childhood and hardly seen him in my adult life. He passed last year may he rest, but sadly to say I had absolutely no feelings although I think about him often I couldn’t bring myself to grieve like that for a person I hardly knew. He will thank Kirk in the long run and at 33 if he ain’t got it by now then he ain’t gone get it lost cause. Thankfully my mom played both roles and did a dam good job. I got cussed on many occasions and I’m doing just fine ,a good cursing out from time to time is good for the soul 😂

[@msrachaele]

I keep reading posts everywhere saying things about “Christians” looking down on Mr Franklin bc he cussed at his son. I’m still tryna figure out why.... As a part of the Saved community, I have yet to actually see a post from a Christian/Saved person that is downing or degrading him. Who is? His son is a whole.... Anyone with children knows that they will take you there sometimes. I’ve never had mine to take me that deep off in there, but we took a trip by there. I’m just not understanding. If you don’t have anything encouraging to say, be quiet. It’s hurtful and it looks to me like he’s already dealing with a lot. Everyone is.

[@pastormarkmoorejr.6687]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2day with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for q and in the it of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone])tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you........................

[@tsyd691]

They show more love to social media than the parents! You blessed a lot of people with that word.

[@chareelangston7328]

PREACH!!!

[@nevettedarden7265]

Chuuch

[@denisehood7568]

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[@dsa3696]

My mom passed away and I still won't disrespect her, period.

[@DiamondBlocks-yx4yb]

My condolences 🙏🏽

[@Tigerex966]

And neither will she disrespect you. My condolences also.

[@anaistana5631]

My condolences

[@saun_7]

Same here because our mothers would rise from the grave and slap us silly, lol. I miss her so much!

[@Tigerex966]

@@saun_7 No because we were raised right and no better, and are Mom's would not hit a grown man or woman, but pray the blood of Jesus on them instead. To get rid of that rebellious demon.

[@micheleseven]

Raise up a child in the way they should go; and when they are OLD, they will not depart from it. Lord Jesus help until then. God is good and I trust Him with my children.

[@derwinhampton7724]

Ricky, you are 100% correct! You are truly a blessing to all of us!!! Thanks my Brother!!

[@drrosettasimon1252]

I'm 58 years old and my Mother sometimes just Hurt my heart and I'm the child that has always done all I can to help her. But she can say what she wants I'll Never Ever disrespect My Mother Never.

[@jarricah7920]

That's toxic as hell

[@WWETHROWBACKWILSON]

Yep! Despite my moms being in and out of my life, my family knows I love my mother despite the past!

[@shayla3467]

This is exactly how my parents get treated by my grandparents do everything for them more then anyone and still gets the short end of the stick

[@dijaworldworld3895]

Not healthy for your mental health. You can check her, respectfully, and still love her with all your heart. We pass these unhealthy traits down to our children when we allow should demonstrate.

[@breadbutter4221]

That's not healthy. We need to start having the conversation about toxic parents. These parents raise hurt children who become hurt adults. Some parents are way too disrespectful. They talk down to you, belittle you and the moment you respond, the black community jumps on your ass because we believe that because they are parents regardless of their evil ways, they deserve respect. Nope. My mom is so toxic but I don't put up with it. I visit her every other week, male an occasional phone call. Unfortunately, she sold her house and moved in my sister's house without a discussion...visited and never left. Now the toxicity that my sister moved out of her house from after university is plopped right in her home. My sister's voice is now stifled. I don't join that.

[@BillionaireMusk]

I never knew my father and my mother died 20 years ago. Some people don’t know how lucky they have just have the ability to pick up the phone and talk to a parent.

[@yellowsubmarine3725]

Facts.

[@tyy5557]

Well said. My dad passed ten years ago and I still cry because I miss him.

[@kevindolin9435]

The Bible says raise them up in the way you have them to go and when they stray from Gods words and Gods church then they are at the age of accountability and let God deal with them to which they find refuge and love and strengthen them

[@arabionknights3410]

Mr. Smiley, you are speaking truth. You never know how your kids, will turn out. Some people just ain't shit.

[@JVLIVSPhoto]

“If a servant is pampered from his youth, He will become thankless later on.” - Proverbs 29:21

[@JenJaneway]

A servant... Disgusting Children aren't your servants or beneath you

[@JVLIVSPhoto]

@@JenJaneway true. But it can be applied to ANYONE regardless. I get what you’re saying tho.

[@melmel3703]

This is what it says. You might want to stop messing with the new version

[@melmel3703]

Proverbs 29:21 King James Version 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

[@melmel3703]

@@JenJaneway right

[@carlosgant8826]

Called my 17yr old 3 times to check on him and see how he's doing in the course of a week...instead of calling me back, he text my parents out the blue and asked them to buy him a $62,000 car for graduation, don't even text his grandparents to say hello....My parents don't even have a $62,000 car for themselves!!!! I lost it, so I feel you Rickey and Kirk! Their sense of entitlement is ridiculous!

[@violetsni]

I’ll be your new kid lol

[@lynnellison7587]

I would have cussed him out from amazing grace to an open opportunity . He got the nerves to asked the grandparents for anything . Forgive me Lord for what I’m about to do.

[@sherylallen5598]

I hope your parents ignored that ridiculous request! And if your son doesn't want to talk or text you give him the same energy. Focus on the child that wants to talk to you or mentor a young person that will appreciate your kindness. When he's ready to be a respectful son, then you can have a good, healthy relationship.Let God whoop him. He'll get the message loud and clear.

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

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[@yellowsubmarine3725]

damn , lol

[@landscaping3716]

I see why kids in the US send their parents to the nursing home when they get older. In most other countries parents do not think that way about their kids no matter how old they get. They work as a collective. If you fail, I fail and so does the family name. US is more about individualism and me first. Even in biblical times family worked as a nation of people. Their pride was their tribe/family, and their names lived on for generations. Successful lineage meant everything. And making sure your parents, your children, and honor and success was provided for everyone and everyone was a part of it who wanted to be. Family life in the US is in ruins. Because of that the children has little to no protection against evil outside ruins. I'm from Mexico. Family for us means protection for the old and protection for the kids. We always have enough to go around for everyone. US family life is the pits

[@sandraangel6740]

landscaping So all Americans don't take care of their parents?

[@landscaping3716]

@@sandraangel6740 Your family life is in trouble in the US. Satan has broken down the family to where even your women don't respect or even feel like they need men in their lives. Your new generation of children have little to no respect for older ones. Black families have been affected the most and even targeted by the system because unity is a threat. White families keep their family name clean at all cost. Their family name is everything. Blacks who get a little something deal out tough love to their children. White families give the world to their kids to where they are secure even as adults. Black kids are kicked out and expected to learn from hard knocks. Don't ask us parents for nothing. You're completely on your own. And many of them fail because of it. You need all the help you can get in this world. Your children should be top priority no matter what it takes or how long it takes. They carry your blood, your name.

[@jeremytucker8853]

@@sandraangel6740 No just blacks

[@sandraangel6740]

@@jeremytucker8853 Just blacks what?

[@sandraangel6740]

@@landscaping3716 Don't stereotype all black people jeez

[@Topdog715]

I've never listened to the Rickey Smiley Radio show before. But after this I'm looking for it in the day time with a flashlight. Great and and true words.

[@golddiamondsgdpc3035]

“ The person who won’t speak to you is the person you’ve helped “

[@user-pv7pk5nh3k]

So so true !!!

[@300beatz]

Do not cast pearls before swine. People have a tendency to give great things to(and do things for) people who don't deserve them and then act surprised when they don't return or show gratitude.

[@catfishlol1498]

Hard true right there.. My friends I loan money too to help them out ends up hating me for asking when they gonna pay me back. They tell me in a month they pay me but I gave them like 2 years without saying a God damn thing.

[@300beatz]

@@catfishlol1498 I usually remind my friends as to the reason why they're borrowing money from me (specifically). It's usually because no one else will loan them money, and I tell them keep the same energy when you pay me my money back as you had when you came to borrow it. Also maintain a pretty strict set of rules when it comes to letting friends borrow money. 1. Never loan money that you need, or don't have. 2. Never loan money to friends who are irresponsible. (Living outside your means,drug habit, having kids you can't afford, Liars, gambling habits) 3. Never loan money to someone who is NOT celibate. (If can't borrow money from the person you're having sexual relations with... Why are you sleeping with them!?) 4. Never loan money to someone who will not make it a legally binding agreement. 5. *I'm not built or programmed to take a loss and because of that if I don't get my money back you will regret it.🤗

[@TysonMichael77]

Truth

[@lashaundablake1625]

My mother passed away when I was 13 years old...every life event I experienced she was not there. Cherish your parents if they are doing the best that they can!

[@SoleahWright]

My Stepmom Died When My Sisters Were 7 And 10. Their 14 And 20 Now. The Youngest Does Not Remember Much About Her Mom And I Get LIVID WHEN MY BROTHER Disrespects Our Mom ARE YOU CRAZY????

[@latonyajennings867]

My father was murdered when I was 6. My mom was all i knew.

[@AngelettaANance]

Amen! What a WORD FOR THE WORLD TODAY. Thank you Jesus. God bless you brother Rickey Smiley. I love you brother. I feel the same way you feel and say these same words all of the time, Glory to the Lamb of God. SEE Ephesians Chapter 6. Much love to you my brother.

[@lc-bb6bd]

Damn right Rickey. I have 4 grown kids and 2 grown step kids. I raised the step kids too. You are up lifting me today with the message because I have been disrespected.

[@dianedunbar1805]

Rickey is telling The whole truth. When he said the only people that don’t speak to you are the ones you’ve helped I thought the people that turned their backs on me after they got my help.

[@victoriae9837]

Right and now I need help and no one is around in my siblings and son.

[@brianal7143]

For some people it’s NEVER enough! I’ve learned to keep it moving, I have nothing to prove.

[@victoriae9837]

We can create a family of choice if our siblings and my satanic son that care nothing for me. But my Heavenly Father sees their deeds.

[@sassygreen5024]

Right thats so true.

[@taraspeaks6293]

My God. That comment spoke to me!!!! "The ones you've helped can't stand you". Now that's a word.

[@FunTimeWithBoogieAndDebo]

I’m 36 and I needed to hear this in regards to my own mama. Dear God, I’m just lucky to still have her and my daddy. They’re 61 and 67. They still work and they can have what ever they need from me. We are just lucky to have them. Thank god. Tell it Rickey.

[@josephnelson3287]

Preach!!!! I just called my momma after this.

[@itstheberrys6181]

That's good! Praise them & give them their roses while they're here.

[@melmel3703]

That’s not everyone situation. Some people have idiots for parents. Looks like kerrion is one of them

[@josephnelson3287]

Some people "think" they have idiots for parents.... UNTILL they became parents....then a 💡 comes on. That was me and mom scenario....Ive grown to appreciate, as an ADULT, what I thought was an idiot, as a KID!!!!

[@melmel3703]

@@josephnelson3287 I’m almost 47 and mine is still an idiot. Nobody likes jezebel. They are hanging around for her for her money. I’m not!!! I don’t do drama , and I’m not going to hell with her. For supplies my needs and the blessing of the Lord it maketh rich and he addeth no sorrow to it . God never said to let toxic parents ruin your life,

[@jamesware8708]

I've looked at this video several times and that chose not to comment earlier, but this time is it home as a parent we go to jail for the actions of our children, but it's unappreciated. But your love never stop, Ricky's comments and testimony as well as the other commentators are so true. As a single father it cuts even deeper because we're not expected to succeed at parenting

[@angelalee4082]

You can only do what you're able as a parent it's up to them to do the rest and be honest about what they want in their lives.