What does the Bible say about the role of parents? - Family - TouchPoints

2 Timothy 3:15You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood.

Parents are responsible for teaching their children a love for the Word of God.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9Repeat them again and again to your children.

Parents are responsible not only to teach their children biblical values but also to model for them lives of obedience.

Proverbs 3:12For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

Hebrews 12:11No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living.

Parents are responsible to discipline their children with consistency, wisdom, and love.

Genesis 25:28Isaac loved Esau . . . but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Parents are not to show favoritism between children.

1 Samuel 2:29“Why do you give your sons more honor than you give me!”

Parents who are too indulgent do not help their children develop character.

Luke 15:20“Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.”

The mark of a loving parent is the willingness to forgive.