What does the Bible say about raising a child?

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The Bible teaches that children are a gracious gift from God, and parents are called to raise them in loving, patient, God-centered discipline and instruction. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 urges parents to speak God’s words diligently in daily life, while Ephesians 6:4 commands fathers not to provoke their children but to nurture them in the Lord’s discipline and teaching. Proverbs commends wise correction, yet warns against neglect and harshness that crushes a child’s spirit. Parents should therefore combine clear boundaries with affection, prayer, example, and the gospel, remembering that only God gives new hearts. Children are to honor and heed godly instruction, receiving it as a path of wisdom and blessing.