After creation, God laid a foundation for a model of true education. The model was instituted in a home setting. This model was designed for children to be strong morally, physically and spiritually. The impartation of the model enables children to be lovers of God, their parents and their neighbors. Unfortunately, due to the entrance of sin, the Biblical model of true education was intercepted. Parents no longer raise their children in adherence to the Biblical model. Hence children are no longer strong morally, physically and spiritually. Education for children is paramount for the rest of their lives. By studying the model, implementing it, parents shall appreciate its benefits to their children. This article attempts to understand God’s model of true education, parental responsibility and the model’s impact in children’s life in this world and the world to come.
To discover the Biblical model for true education with its benefits to children. The research also attempts to explain parental responsibility in educating children for this life and the life to come. Children should receive education from homes.
The Biblical model of true education begins in a home setting. Parents are first teachers of children. Education of children should begin from a home setting. True education prepares children for this life and the life to come. Children should not be deprived of education.
Biblically, homes are centers of learning. Education and redemption are one. Parents are the first teachers, while children are pupils/students. Children should be trained for developing their moral, physical and intellectual powers for this life and the life to come. Societies should support and educate children who may be failing to acquire education.
True Education Model, Redemption, Children, Parents
