Although the Family is a communal group, the primary responsibility and final decisions regarding the welfare of children rest with their parents. Nuclear family ties are nurtured and maintained, even after children are grown, have moved away, and are starting families of their own. Thus, we now have three “generations” in the Family: members who have joined the Family, their children, and in some cases, their grandchildren.
All members of a Family Home share responsibility in making sure that the children in the Home are raised in a godly manner, have all of their needs met, are protected from all forms of abuse, receive a proper education, and most of all, are loved. However, it is ultimately the parents’ responsibility to ensure their children’s well-being. If parents for any reason are unable to do this in the community where they currently reside, they are free to initiate changes in the Home, move to a different Home, or start a new community. Their children’s welfare and well-being should be a preeminent concern.
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. (Psalm 127:3-4 KJV)
