Christian Beliefs

• Provides stability

  • where people learn to be part of a community
  • parents teach morals and socialising
• God is a Father and Son

  • family is very important
• The family reflects Christ's relationship with the church
• "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her." - Ephesians
• Parents and Children have responsibilities

  • Parents must care for their children
  • Children must obey, love and respect their parents
• "Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old." - Proverbs
• Parents must respect their children's dignity

  • They are gifts from God
• Parents must:

  • Be good role models
  • Pray with the children
  • Teach them moral values
  • Nurture their spiritual lives
• "Fathers do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged." - Colossians
• Some Christians send children to faith or church-run groups for religious education