IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL STUDIES (RJHCS )

E-ISSN 2579-0528
P-ISSN 2695-2467
VOL. 11 NO. 1 2025
DOI: 10.56201/rjhcs.v11.no1.2025.pg30.37

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Biblical Parenting in the Digital Age: Adapting Scriptural Wisdom for Modern Challenges

Samson Obaloluwa OJO, Emmanuel Olumuyiwa MALOMO

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Abstract

Parenting in the digital age presents unprecedented challenges, including screen addiction, cyber risks, and shifting moral values, which complicate traditional approaches to child-rearing. This paper examines the enduring relevance of biblical parenting principles in navigating these challenges, arguing that scriptural wisdom offers a robust framework for raising morally resilient children. Through a thematic and comparative analysis of biblical texts alongside a systematic review of contemporary parenting research, this study highlights core scriptural tenets such as discipline (Proverbs 22:6), moral instruction (Deuteronomy 6:6–7), and familial bonds (Ephesians 6:4). These principles, when adapted to modern digital realities, can mitigate the negative effects of excessive screen exposure while fostering discernment, responsibility, and faith- based character formation. Furthermore, the study integrates Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory to illustrate how digital culture interacts with parenting dynamics across various environmental contexts. The findings advocate for a structured, faith-driven approach that leverages both biblical wisdom and evidence-based parenting strategies to counteract the moral and social dilemmas posed by digital media. By bridging ancient teachings with contemporary challenges, this paper posits that biblical parenting remains an adaptable and transformative model capable of shaping a generation that thrives both spiritually and socially in a technologically driven world.

keywords:

Biblical parenting, Digital age, Child-rearing, Moral instruction, Faith-based

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