Childbearing is very important, especially for married couples. However, not every couple gets to bear children. This proverb is in agreement with and was, probably, derived from the Holy book, the Bible, where it is written: ‘Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (Psalm 127:3 NLT)’
God gives children to whoever he chooses. The proverb and the Bible quotation above put a lot of importance on children. If children are a gift and a reward of life from God then individuals, couples, and families to who God has given this reward should regard good parent and childraising as a solemn responsibility.
I am lost for words to explain how and why good parenting is necessary. The little I can say is that with wisdom, love, and godliness, nurture your child or ward well so that he will not become a problem but a resource, not a curse but a blessing, not a dependant but dependable, not immoral but godly, not a trouble maker but a problem solver and peacemaker, etc.
