Marriage is BIG, but for those of us with children, we would have to agree that parenting is also BIG. As you strive to enrich your relationship with your spouse, it is also important to “Focus on the Family.” This means you must learn how to shift roles from husband and wife to father and mother. Once the roles are switched to father and mother, you must understand what children really need in a family.

The basic needs for children in the family are food, clothing, shelter and education (biblical and academical). Once those are checked off, it is the responsibility of the parents to mold that child to become a full functioning adult who loves God and loves others. The bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov 22:6). Without kids, this verse seems simple enough but with kids, things can get a little complicated. I know, many parents are nogging their heads in agreement. However, this can change when you understand ...