Principles for Parenting from Proverbs

23x “my son” is mentioned in Proverbs.

This book is a book of practical wisdom with a plethora of subjects, and one cannot deny the emphasis on parenting in this manual.

You could say that the entire book is a series of counsels from a father and mother to their children – “Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching” (Proverbs 1:8).

Below is a list of some of the principles for parenting that we can glean from Proverbs.

• Proverbs 13:22 – With aging parents should come growing generosity.

• Proverbs 13:24 – Discipline is a tool for teaching our children our love for them.

• Proverbs 15:10 – There ought to be severe consequences for children that reject discipline.

• Proverbs 17:6 – Grandchildren are a blessing.

• Proverbs 17:21, 25 – A wise child brings joy to his parents.

• Proverbs 20:7 – Children will learn integrity from their parents.

• Proverbs 22:15 – Discipline is a means to address the sin of our children.

• Proverbs 23:13-14 – God’s discipline is harsher than our own.

• Proverbs 23:24 – Obedience is a source of joy for parents.

• Proverbs 29:15 – Wisdom can be a by-product of discipline.

• Proverbs 29:17 – A disciplined child can become a thankful adult.