Roles in the Family

We discussed this week in class the Diversity in Families. Cultures, traditions, roles, race; are what make families different. However, in the end all families love each other in their own way.

The “Proclamation to the Family” talks about the roles male and female fulfill in a family. It might not be the same as the world says, but this is what God has said and we should be obedient. Paragraph 2: “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose

Because of this, all families have different goals, values and traditions in which they develop and learn how to interact with each other and others. For example, it is common in Mormon society that the mother is the one who raises the kids, feeds them, takes them to school, etc. This is what the First Presidency has always encouraged us, women, to do. This is also mentioned in the “Proclamation to the Family:” Paragraph 7: “…By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.”

But in the world, families usually function totally different than in our society. I have been raised surrounded by non-members and the way the parents raise their kids, and fulfill their roles in their family is different. It is common that both of the parents work to keep having the economic status they have. The grandmother and/or the nanny are raising children. The outcomes between my siblings and me comparing to those kids were distinct. In my family there was more unity and confidence that is what our authorities challenge us always to have. On the hand, those kids were practically alone, independent and self-reliant. They did whatever they wanted, because their parents weren’t there to control them. Later, this lead to several consequences like alcohol, drugs and unwanted pregnancies.

I know that if we follow all the advices we had been given, we will be choosing the right. For some women it is hard to stay at home, but this is what we have come to earth. Being always there for our husbands and kids and if we do this, all our family and we will be eternally blessed.

Family unity is essential to fulfill the Plan of Salvation, and I know that if we follow all the advices we had been given, we will be choosing the right. For some women it is hard to stay at home, but this is what we have come to earth. Being always there for our husbands and kids and if we do this, all our family and we will be eternally blessed.

This video is so special and we should strive to do as they had said. Roles are important in a family and as longs as we fulfill our divine role our family will be safe.