NA: I leave it to be settled, by whomsoever it may concern, whether the tendency of this work be altogether to recommend parental tyranny, or reward filial disobedience. (Ch 31)

There is plenty of filial disobedience in L&F and it is always shown in a positive - and funny - light. Of course the children disobey their parents, it is the only natural, proper thing to do. I love this exchange Edward and his sister Augusta on the subject. Says young Edward of his father:

"Tell me, Augusta, tell me with sincerity; did you ever know me consult his inclinations, or follow his Advice in the least trifling Particular, since the age of fifteen?"

"Edward (replied she) you are surely too diffident in your own praise. Since you were fifteen only! My Dear Brother, since you were five years old, I entirely acquit you of ever having willingly contributed to the Satisfaction of your Father. (Letter 7)

Hysterical. However, all this parental disobedience didn't turn out very well for the young people of L&F - they all died or are in exile! Whereas, things worked out much better for Henry and Catherine, who both defied parental authority and waited for parental consent.