Ephesians 6:4

Now, pay special note that there are no instructions here for mothers. This is because the father is the head of the family and is in the position of authority over his wife and the children. God holds the father, not the mother, especially accountable for the well being of the family and the instruction of all family members. One of the greatest tragedies of this age is the absence of fathers as heads of their families in the black community. We have yet to see and experience the full impact that this is having on this generation of children, especially males, who are growing up without that authority figure and role in their training. Government will throw billions into the breach in attempts to accommodate the need, but there is no reasonable substitute for a stable nuclear family.