What does the Bible say about role of parents?

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The Bible teaches that parents are called to love, provide for, discipline, and faithfully nurture their children in the Lord, while children are called to honor and obey their parents. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 portrays parents teaching God’s word diligently in the ordinary rhythms of home life, and Proverbs 22:6 commends purposeful training in wisdom. Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21 warn fathers not to provoke or discourage their children, but to raise them with patient instruction and discipline shaped by Christ. Ephesians 6:1-3 and Colossians 3:20 ground children’s obedience in God’s command and promise. Parents also should provide responsibly, act justly toward all their children, and model the covenant faithfulness rooted in marriage.