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One of IBLP's core teachings is the idea of umbrellas of authority. God is the largest umbrella, the father is directly under that, then his wife, and finally their children. The idea is that if each person stays under their umbrella then nothing bad can happen to them and that if something bad does happen to you, it is because you moved out from under your umbrella.

In addition to adherence to the Bible and its idea of Christian ideals, the IBLP considers men, in particular the patriarch of a family, to be [[Biblical patriarchy|superior]]. Women are expected to be submissive to the head of the house, whether that be their father or husband. This includes in the home, school, workplace, and marriage. Women are raised to become good wives and mothers, and to raise children according to IBLP principles. A woman's husband is chosen by a her father, and couples are matched after a complex courtship overseen by both sets of parents. Women are discouraged from flirting or encouraging affection from men their age because of this system. Women are also discouraged from seeking higher education as their role is in the home.<ref name="Chicago" />

The consumption of media, such as television, movies, most music, and the internet, is limited due to concern about immoral content or content that doesn't align with their religious beliefs, though Christian music is mostly accepted. Similarly, some toys are prohibited for the same reasons. Substances that have mentally impairing properties such as alcohol, drugs, and psychedelics, are not permitted.<ref name="Chicago" />