"Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
"With the onset of adolescence, many children have less interest in recreation with parents and more interest in bring with friends. As teenagers struggle to become independent, a variety of conflicts may naturally arise. Family recreation can create a positive home environment where adolescents feel comfortable discussing conflicts and personal issues. Family recreation can also promote healthy identity development."
"As adolescents develop their own identities, they evaluate personal experiences, interests, and skills. Varied, diverse, fun, and non-threatening recreational experiences help adolescents identify activities they enjoy. This process allows teens to see how their interests and skills are interrelated. It also gives them a sense of personal uniqueness as they differentiate their interests from those of their parents, siblings, and friends. As they engage in specific activities and develop higher levels of skill, the activities and skills become integrated into their identities."
Successful marriages and families: proclamation principles and research perspectives
By: Hawkins, Alan J..BYU Studies and School of Family Life, Brigham Young University
2012
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