In the book "Successful Marriages and Families," it states, "In short, religious practices and traditions create conditions that engender greater moral maturity. Youth activities and religious education provide opportunities for moral discussion and civic engagement in ways that help youth think beyong themselves and consider the needs of others (King & Furrow, 2004). They also provide young people with expanded networks of exemplary, religiously oriented adults and peers-conditions that also provide opportunities for internalizing important values that help children and teens override temptations that stem from biological urges or negative peer group pressure (Bridges & Moore, 2002; Jang & Johnson, 2001). Encouragement of and support for religious involvement begins with parents in teh home and is maintained as parents teach religious precpets in the home to their children and youth.
Rearing children in love and righteousness, as the proclamation admonishes, requires the best effort parents have to offer. Nevertheless, the rewards of such well-placed time and attention are eternal.
President Gordon B. Hinckley (1997b, p.421) said, "Of all the joys of life, none other equals that of happy parenthood. Of all the responsibilities with which we struggle, none other is so serious. To rear children in an atmosphere of love, security, and faith is the most rewarding of all challenges. The good result from such efforts becomes life's most satisfying compensation."
Bibliography: Hawkins, Alan J, David C Dollahite, and Thomas Draper. Successful Marriages And Families. Provo, Utah: BYU Studies and School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, 2012. Print.
Chapter 10
No comments:
Post a Comment