So who is responsible to teach children anyway? Here are some ideas:
Some people say that it is the government's responsibility to teach kids. They say that the state has the job of making sure all children become productive members of society.
Some say that it is the Church's job to reach and teach kids. We have a mission from God, they say, to reach the world, and that we need to get kids into church where we can teach them the Word.
Others say that it is the parents' job to teach kids. They use Deuteronomy 6 to show that it is the father's job to teach his children.
Who's right?
Your assignment for the week is to post your opinion here in the comments. The only rule is that you need to use Scripture to back up your opinion.
(Also, please refrain from commenting on any other posts. I want everyone to feel free to be honest.)
If you participate, I'll enter your name into a drawing for a free ebook of my Bible curriculum (your choice of the year).
Deadline to enter: midnight, Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I firmly believe that it is the parent's responsibility and NOT the governments! Scripture as follows:
Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right
A child learns how to act, (conduct) while he is in the home with those who raise him!
Proverbs 22:6Train a child in the way he shoud go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
This verse to me, speaks for itself. But I believe that this is a commandment given to us, as parents, to do for our children. It doesn't say to turn a child out into the world and let the rulers of the land teach them.
Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Once again, the Lord God is speaking to us, as parents. (IMO)
Poverbs 23:13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
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Okay, I know that this is December and way too late probably for the contest, but I just couldn't believe that no one had commented on this blog. God Bless and Merry Christmas!!
Dear IzzyB,
Thank you so much for responding. I really appreciate it. I agree with your answer wholeheartedly! It really saddens me to see parents turning the responsibility of their children over to others, often without any thought.
I'd LOVE to send you a copy of my Bible curriculum. Maybe you already have a copy? Take a peek at my website, and let me know which year you would like, and I'll send it right over.
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Dec. 2, 2008 - Who's Responsibility Is It?
Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right
A child learns how to act, (conduct) while he is in the home with those who raise him!
Proverbs 22:6Train a child in the way he shoud go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
This verse to me, speaks for itself. But I believe that this is a commandment given to us, as parents, to do for our children. It doesn't say to turn a child out into the world and let the rulers of the land teach them.
Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
Once again, the Lord God is speaking to us, as parents. (IMO)
Poverbs 23:13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
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Okay, I know that this is December and way too late probably for the contest, but I just couldn't believe that no one had commented on this blog. God Bless and Merry Christmas!!