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Children
Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

For the children are not obligated to store up for the parents, but the parents for the children.  2 Corinthians 12:14b (PNT)

Scriptures concerning Young Children & Older Children & Children of God

"The joys of parents are secret, and so are their griefs and fears: they cannot utter the one, nor will they utter the other." — Sir Francis Bacon

According to the CDC, DoJ, DHHS and the Bureau of the Census, the 30 percent of children who live apart from their fathers will account for 63 percent of teen suicides, 70 percent of juveniles in state-operated institutions, 71 percent of high-school dropouts, 75 percent of children in chemical-abuse centers, 80 percent of rapists, 85 percent of youths in prison, and 85 percent of children who exhibit behavioral disorders. In addition, 90 percent of homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes. In fact, children born to unwed mothers are 10 times more likely to live in poverty as children with fathers in the home. PatriotPost 06-24

Bible ranks low as resource for parenting Allie Marin - OneNewsNow - A survey finds that while most parents want to improve their parenting skills, few look to the church or God's Word for guidance. The survey was conducted by LifeWay Research, the research arm of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. According to the results, 96 percent of parents said they try to be better parents. However, 60 percent of parents use their own experiences as the primary source of guidance when it comes to parenting. And only 14 percent said they are very familiar with what the Bible says about parenting.

Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he has done. For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God. The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; And forget his works, and his wonders that he had showed them. Psalms 78:1-11

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.Parents & Children: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 1 Corinthians 7:14

The primary responsibility of education DOES NOT belong to schools. Don't let the indoctrination of your children bring shame to you.

And you shall love the LORD thy God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently unto your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7

And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

My, son hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother. Proverbs 1:8

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Proverbs 4:1

He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy. A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. Proverbs 17:21,25

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Psalms 127

Further Resources

Making Space for Character in a Tech-overloaded World by Lindy Keffer - We live in a culture saturated by technology. The information, promotions, opportunities and noise it creates seem to fill in the cracks of our already-busy lives so that every waking moment is occupied. In the midst of the hubbub, teachable moments for developing character are often lost. But parents who are intentional about finding those moments can succeed at raising kids with moral fiber — and at creating small pockets of sanity in a tech-overloaded world. ...Our techno-gadgetry allows us to stay in contact with so many different friends that we're often guilty of ignoring the people in the room with us in favor of those we're talking to online or on the cell phone. Furthermore, we sometimes interact long-distance in ways that we wouldn't up close, and intimacy is lost. It takes some intentionality to ensure that real, high-touch bonds get maintained in an age of cyber-communication.

Research Shows Kids Learn Right, Wrong at a Young Age Josh Montez - Human beings' sense of morality begins early, National Public Radio (NPR) recently reported. In fact, researchers say, children as young as 2 know the difference between right and wrong. Dr. Judi Smetana, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, is researching the development of children’s moral and social knowledge. “The moral universe begins very early for young children,” Smetana told NPR. “We are born with some very rudimentary sense of empathy hardwired in.” So is it nature or nurture that sets the moral compass? Family advocates say it’s some of both. “Kids do have a moral compass — even from a very early age," said Dr. Bill Maier, psychologist in residence at Focus on the Family. "The Bible says very clearly that the law is written on our hearts. “But children’s moral compass is undeveloped, and it needs to be guided and directed by their parents.”

 

Young Children

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Psalms 127:3

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Psalms 127:4

Your wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of your house: thy children like olive plants round about your table.  Psalms 128:3

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you. Psalms 147:13

He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes. Proverbs 13:24

In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.  Proverbs 14:26

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.  Proverbs 22:6

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15

Withhold not correction from the child; for if you beats him with the rod, he shall not die.  Proverbs 23:13

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.  Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Proverbs 29:15,17

Older Children

Visit "Truth for Youth"If your children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon your throne for evermore. Psalms 132:12

My, son hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother.  Proverbs 1:8

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.  Proverbs 4:1

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 5:7

Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Proverbs 7:24

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children; for blessed are they that keep my ways. Proverbs 8:32

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes glad a father; but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 10:1

A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish man despises his mother. Proverbs 15:20

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs 17:6
He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy. A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. Proverbs 17:21,25

Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying. Proverbs 19:18

He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach. Proverbs 19:26

The just man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice; and he that begets a wise child shall have joy of him. Your father and your mother shall be glad, and she that bares you shall rejoice. Proverbs 23:24,25

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28

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