In Greek Hellenistic society, a household slave was charged by a father to oversee the moral formation of his son. This normally lasted from the time the child was a minor until he reached maturity.
The tutor would accompany the youth to and from school, supervise his daily activities, protect him from dangers, and administer discipline whenever necessary.
In our society, this duty is typically given to the mother. God, our Father, charges us to serve as tutor, custodian and protector and guide for our children, both boys and girls.
Be careful not to delegate that charge to others. If God blessed you with a child, then He gave you, not someone else the gifts needed to raise him.
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