Family Relations

The first few weeks of starting out my Marriage and Family Studies degree have been quite interesting! I am amazed at how much I can learn in such a short amount of time. So far in my Family Relations class I've learned a lot about trends in the family and how that can affect society as a whole. It never occurred to me how trends involving the family are changing and how the decisions you make regarding the makeup of your family affect others. One of the trends that stuck out to me the most was that the number of working mothers with children under the age of six is increasing. It's crazy to me that so many children who are yet to be in school, already have to have their mother removed for a good portion of their day. I think children can greatly benefit from having their mother around to nurture and care for them; I realize this isn't always an option, but I think when we make an effort to make our families and homes a top priority, God will bless us and open doors in ways we never thought possible.
Another thing that was brought to my attention this week was that it is our responsibility to create a home environment to raise children to come to know Christ. When we choose not to have children or to have very few children, those who could have been blessed with a Spirit-filled home, must go somewhere else. I want to do my best to walk beside my children, helping them to learn principles that bring them closer to our Lord and help them reach their potential. It is our sacred duty to keep families strong and not to get caught up in the ways of the world. Satan is working very hard to destroy the family because he will never have one. Keep your family close and realize what a blessing they are!
I'm excited to learn more and see how I can prepare to have a successful and happy family of my own!