5.2 Responsible parenthood

• Meaning of responsible parenthood; duties of parents and guardians
• Biblical teachings on responsible parenting (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 11:18-21; Psalm 103:13; Proverbs 15:20; 22:6; Colossians 3:21)
• Causes of irresponsible parenting today and their effects
• Values needed to avoid unplanned families in Kenya today
• The role of parents and guardians in shaping the character of children
• Valuing good parenting; duties of children and parents to each other (Ephesians 6:1-4)

• explain biblical teachings on responsible parenting from the scriptures provided
• discuss the causes of irresponsible parenting today
• compile values needed to avoid unplanned families in Kenya today
• appraise the role of parents or guardians in shaping the character of their children
• value good parenting as guided by the Bible

“How is responsible parenting achieved?”

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1. What is responsible parenthood?
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Meaning of responsible parenthood and the duties of parents and guardians.
2. What the Bible teaches about parenting
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Six scriptures on parents and children.
3. Causes of irresponsible parenting
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Roots and fruits: why some children are neglected, and the effects.
4. Avoiding unplanned families
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Plan life in order, and the values that protect your future.
5. Parents and guardians shape character
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   How values are built at home, and debating the parents' role.
6. Valuing good parenting
   40 min · 2 practice tasks · quiz
   A two-way relationship: duties of parents and children, and a drama on good parenting.