He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way,

Let deacons be married only once, and let them manage their children and their households well;

If a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some repayment to their parents, for this is pleasing in God’s sight.

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no occasion to revile us.