House-band

[newbie]

"A father must not be a child, moved merely by impluse.  A father is bound to his family by sacred, holy ties.  Every member of the family centers in the father.  His name is "house-band," the true definition of husband.  He is the law-maker, illustrating in his own manly bearing sterner virtues, energy, integrity, honesty, and practical usefulness.  The father in one sense is the priest of the household, laying upon the altar of God the morning and evening sacrifice, the wife and children uniting in prayer and praise.
... Perfect self-control will act as a charm upon the family.  When this is attained, a great victory is gained.  Then they can educate their children to self-control. "  p. 69 Testimony for the Church no. 12 1867

[ChristianAnna]

I agree with that, but it's not easy to be a father. But the other hand what do you mean by being by not child?

[Ed Sutton]

childish, immature, not grown up