Spiritually, we have an opponent which continually promotes error. Most of the time, it is presented in an innocuous and often appealing way. Our culture offers little resistance. As parents, it is our responsibility to stand in the gap for our children. If we allow the world or culture to raise our children and influence their minds, they will be taught the wrong standard.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child.
By training our children, using the instruction of God's Word, we prepare them to make sound decisions in life. Until then, we must make the decisions for them. Especially the unpopular ones.