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.
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- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 13:24
One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
- Ephesians 6:4
You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Proverbs 29:15
The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- 1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Proverbs 15:5
A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7
[6] These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; [7] and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
- Proverbs 20:11
Even a child makes himself known by his doings, Whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.
- Ephesians 6:1-4
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: [3] "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." [4] You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Proverbs 23:13-14
[13] Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. [14] Punish him with the rod, And save his soul from Sheol.
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