What does the Bible say about raising teenagers?

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The Bible teaches that parents should raise teenagers with loving instruction, consistent discipline, godly example, and dependence on the Lord to shape their hearts. Proverbs 22:6 and Deuteronomy 6:6-7 call families to teach God’s truth diligently in everyday life, while Proverbs 13:24 and 29:15 affirm wise correction rather than neglect. Ephesians 6:4 warns fathers not to provoke their children, but to nurture them in the Lord’s discipline and instruction. Teenagers are also responsible before God: Ephesians 6:1-3 calls them to honor parents, and 1 Timothy 4:12 shows that young believers can set an example in faith and purity. Growth is ultimately God’s work, so parents teach, pray, correct, forgive, and trust his grace.