God used the vehicle of the family to bring His Son, our Savior, into this world and through Him the salvation of men, women & children for His eternal glory. This is how important the family is to God. He chose humble trusting parents (Mary & Joseph) to steward the great treasure of Jesus, and he has chosen us, not perfect families but redeemed families, to steward the eternal treasure of our children and through that stewardship to proclaim the gospel to the world.