9 Bible Verses about Parenting Responsibilities

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you. I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you. The children should not provide for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, that they not be discouraged.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show righteousness towards their own family, and to repay their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

When that time comes people will no longer say: 'The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and their children's teeth are set on edge.'

Jehovah gave the following regulations. Any of you that curse your father or mother shall be put to death. You are responsible for your own death.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child. The rod of discipline (instruction) will drive it far from him.

Though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus I have given birth to you through the good news.

God sets the lonely in families. He frees the prisoners who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.