The book of Proverbs that is found in the Old Testament it is a book full of proverbs, parables and similes. A proverb is a short, concise sentence that conveys moral truth. These stories, told of the mouths of wise men, give way to the correct conduct for which we our to live our lives, in both terms of what is right and what is prudent. The book of Proverbs is also the bibles best example of wisdom literature focusing mostly on everyday life. Each Proverb or story is of its own, sometimes the parables are grouped by subject matter but always without context. The fact that they are without context can make it difficult to know whom the original audience was or what the author was trying to communicate exactly. Throughout Proverbs the reader is reminded, "God is in control", and this is seen repeatedly when the book states that a person will reap what he sows.
The author given credit for most of the maxims or parables in the book of Proverbs is Solomon. Solomon is said to have written/spoken 3,000 proverbs, however he is not the lone author of this book. Agur and Lemuel are attributed with contributing to the later sections of the book. Solomon most likely wrote the lot of his proverbs early in his reign. Being one of the wisest men to have ever lived Solomon's central theme in the book is wisdom. In Proverbs he gives hundreds of examples of how to live according to Godly wisdom.
Proverbs 1: 8-9 "8. Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. 9. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck." -New International.
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This particular section deals with the parent child relationship of how Godly wisdom is passed down. Children learn everything from their parents and will respect what they respect. Teach your children morals and values; show them your deep reverence for the savior. Solomon is telling the children to gain wisdom from their parents and this wisdom will bring you glory.