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Why is it important to teach Scripture to children?
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As I have stated in previous responses, it is important to know where to turn when we have questions. Teaching children scripture is more powerful than many will ever know. I know, for me, what saved me from myself (in my backslidden days), was recalling scripture that I memorized in my youth. The Holy Spirit kept certain verses at the forefront of my mind no matter how much I tried to suppress it. BUT, I believe that even more important than having students memorize the verses, discuss what they mean, how they apply. If they can see what that verse is intended for, they will recall it more readily when they need it.
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It is important that they learn and memorize Scripture so that it becomes an integral part of their daily lives both now and for the future.
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They need to understand the value of Scripture to teach doctrine, to instruct, to correct and to reprove so that they can be fully equipped for society and so they can to be encouraged to accept salvation.
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It is important so that they can appreciate and understand the relevance it has to correct, inspire, reprove and to give them sound doctrine.
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It is good to teach Scripture to children so they will always have it and be able to use it.