Bible Quote by Robert Dabney
“It is the teaching of the Bible and of sound Political ethics that the education of children belongs to the sphere of the family and is the duty of the parents. The theory that the children of the Commonwealth are the charge of the Commonwealth is a pagan one, derived from heathen Sparta and Platoís heathen republic, and connected by regular, logical sequence with legalized prostitution and the dissolution of the conjugal tie.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Biblical Family Education, 1845
Children's education belongs to families, not the state; state control is seen as pagan and harmful.
In simple terms: Family should educate children, not government.
Key Takeaway
Support parental responsibility in education.
Themes
family
education
politics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- Parent‑teacher meetings
- home schooling
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Biblical doctrine
state vs family authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance should exist between family and state in schooling?
- How can families collaborate with public education?
A Different Perspective
State involvement may protect rights and ensure standards.
