In the beginning ten verses of Deuteronomy chapter four we see God instruct Israel to remember His law, and to do so for the sake of their children and their children's children. God is for the generations. Later in chapter six God reemphasizes this decree by stating, "Impress them (laws) on your children" (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). I believe the roles of both fathers and mothers are incredibly vital for the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of a child, not to mention how necessary it is for the cognitive and social development of the child. It is clear in scripture that God cares significantly about family. His kingdom functions like family. For example, Jesus modeled what it looks like for a son to be submitted to his father in complete
