9 Bible Verses about Parenting Responsibilities

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

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

But if any widow hath children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

For every one that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.

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

For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.