This man is remembered because he was the father of the Old Testament Bible character Samuel, the prophet who would anoint Israel's kings. He, along with many other parents past and present, may have given too much emphasis to the rules and not enough expressions of relationship. If children are raised under the rigid roof of rules and the legislation of legalistic love, there is a strong possibility of anemic relationships and artificial righteousness. Rules are a means, not an end. The law has a purpose greater than itself.
Commandments represent values more than methods.
Children need a healthy balance of rules and relationships to nurture authentic righteousness. Acceptance is through works. Esteem is via performance evaluation. Hope is harnessed in deeds. A resentment for all rules.