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Item THE RESPONSE OF CHURCH OF UGANDA TO PARENTING PRACTICES AMONG CHRISTIANS. A CASE OF SELECTED DIOCESES IN WESTERN UGANDA(Uganda Christian University, 2025-08-28) ABAHO KANKUBA TOMSONThe research focused on analysing the Church of Uganda’s response to parenting practices among Christians in selected dioceses of Western Uganda. The study had three main objectives: examining the parenting practices employed by parents, assessing the effects of these practices on children’s morality, and evaluating the church’s response to parenting practices. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilized surveys and focus group discussions to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The research was guided by the following questions: 1) What are the parenting practices employed by Christian families in the selected dioceses? 2) What are the effects of these parenting practices on the morality of children? and 3) What is the response of the Church of Uganda to the prevailing parenting practices? The findings will significantly contribute to the fields of family studies, theology, and child development within the Ugandan context. The findings revealed that various parenting practices were employed by Christian families, with guidance and counseling (17.5%), family devotion (16.6%), and teaching children to respect their elders (11.3%) being the most commonly reported approaches. The study found a significant correlation between these practices and the morality of children, suggesting that the Church’s involvement in family life has a tangible impact on moral development. However, the study noted that some households relied on house workers for these tasks, depriving children of the opportunity to participate. Parents influenced their children’s behavior by teaching them to attend church services and encouraging participation in community activities. The church responded to parenting practices by organizing youth fellowships and conferences, focusing on topics such as comprehensive Bible knowledge, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual growth. These initiatives aimed to guide youths away from negative behaviours and instill values aligned with Christian principles. Additionally, parents were urged to spend quality time with their children to foster cognitive development and moral growth. Generally, the research highlighted the importance of parental involvement, the significance of church-based interventions, and the need for holistic approaches to parenting that encompass spiritual, moral, and practical aspects of child-rearing.