What I Learned Today

Today while I was doing some homework I came across this question that I had to answer. I was totally led by the spirit as I answered this question. It really helped me to see what I wanted when I eventually have children of my own.

Suppose a classmate states his or her understanding that “the Proclamation says that women should be in charge of parenting because she is the nurturing in the family”, and that “men are to make final decisions in the home, because he is called to preside.” How might you help to clarify what the Proclamation actually teaches on those matters? State it as you might if you were speaking to that person, rather than about that person’s comments.

This question really hit home with me. I learned that someone that I know believes this and was very disappointed that they did. I was thrilled for the readings because it fell right along with my question as to how I would answer it if they talked to me about this.

• When reading The Proclamation it states that, “Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs…Husbands and wives –mothers and fathers- will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.” In this statement it says parents not just the wife; meaning that together they need to teach the children righteousness. In the sentence after you quoted it says, “In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” So when the parents are together they are to help, preside, and teach their children together. This is critical when it comes to the full growth of your children.  If you fail to fulfill your family responsibilities you will one day stand accountable before God. I know that I would not want to stand before God and have to explain why I wasn't doing the best I possibly could as a parent.

If they still would not believe me then I would tell them to pray about it and sincerely ask God for an answer. If they were worthy members of the church I would advise that they go to the temple and pray about it because Satan would not be able to tempt them in any way and they would be given the right answer. 

So what do you think about this topic?