Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

Originally published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, �2003, in series: Classics of Reformed spirituality.

A serious word to parents and teachers -- Rules for expectant parents -- Teaching the little ones -- Instructions on teaching children from their sixth to their twelfth year -- Teaching the virtues of godliness -- Teaching victory over particular sins -- Teaching children how to pray -- Teaching godliness by conversation -- Rules for living a true faith -- Additional rules for teaching godliness -- Rules for the physical and material well-being of children -- Dutch reformed translation society.

Outlining 282 guidelines for Christian parenting, Koelman emphasizes the need for loving, thoughtful discipline and urges parents to tell their children that the purpose of punishment is their eternal well-being. He describes the need for good schools and teachers and encourages the latter to realize their great responsibility. The Duties of Parents gives readers a glimpse of the theological and practical concerns of the developing Protestant tradition. Practical application abounds for raising children today as well. --from publisher description.