"We do live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that at some time, for a variety of reasons, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. I urge you to pursue your education and learn marketable skills so that, should such a situation arise, you are prepared to provide."
-President Thomas S. Monson
Michael Williams (my teacher) once led a series of seminars where he lived in California. The series, titled “Fatherhood Matters” provoked some controversy in the community. Some complained that it was sexist to suggest that paternal parents were worthy of any special attention; others suggested that they were not even necessary. Men seemed embarrassed by the attention, and many wives were thrilled to think that their husbands would be interested in learning to be more effective. Overall, the experience seemed to indicate that our society demonstrates some degree ambivalence or confusion about what a father is, and whether it deserves any special attention.
Due to the tendency for traditional families to rely on the husband and father to provide for the financial needs of the family we will combine this with discussion of family finances. Bear in mind that finances is not just a simply matter of earning and spending money. Every aspect of family life can be influenced by financial issues, mandating that we take care to understand choose carefully our family rules relative to finances.
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