Instructor: Sister Ashby
Sister Ashby always has such clever ways to introduce her lessons. She started out by talking about the member of our families who have responsiblities: Parents, Fathers, Mothers, and Children. She had four groups of items on the table that were covered. Volunteers came up and had to uncover one of the items and talk about which parental responsiblility it covered. There are four main areas:
- 1. Chocolate/Tissues: Emotionally (parents are responsible to help their children emotionally this is done through: setting a good example, giving their children boundaries, Helping their children understand that emotions are ok to have but it is what you do with them afterwards that counts
- 2. Calculator/Ipod: Intellectually (parents are responsible to help their children intellectually through: teaching responsiblility with their money, teaching the importance of education/schooling, working hard, knowing what music your children are listening to, understanding the technology they take part in.
- 3. Pedometer/Hair Bow: Physically (parents are responsible for their children's physical needs: teaching respect for body, clothing them, feeding them, teaching proper nutrition, modesty, teaching personal hygiene, physical activity, chores around the house.
- 4. Scriptures/Temple: Spiritually (parents are responsible for their children's spiritual well being, this is done through: example, family & personal prayers, FHE, attending church, scripture study, service, temple attendance, etc...
"The Lord warned that if parents do not teach their children about faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost, the sin will be upon the heads of the parents. Parents should also teach their children to pray and to obey the Lord’s commandments. (See D&C 68:25, 28.)
One of the best ways parents can teach their children is by example. Husbands and wives should show love and respect for each other and for their children by both actions and words. It is important to remember that each member of the family is a child of God. Parents should treat their children with love and respect, being firm but kind to them."
Father's Responsibilities: Protect, Provide, Preside
Some examples given were:
- Date Nights: 1-on-1 with each of your children once a month (you can alternate between mother and father each month). Each child gets a budget of $10.00 and they can choose what they would like to do within that budgeted amount.
- Dad Interviews: 1 Sunday each month. Each child meets with Dad for about 10 min. or so they can talk about the worst/best part of the month, Personal Progress, Duty to God, a time to talk one on one with Dad.
Mother's Responsibilities: Nuture, Teach, Encourage, Build Self-Esteem, Preside when Needed
"President David O. McKay said that motherhood is the noblest calling (see Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay [2003], 156). It is a sacred calling, a partnership with God in bringing His spirit children into the world. Bearing children is one of the greatest of all blessings. If there is no father in the home, the mother presides over the family."
Children's Responsibilities: Obey Parents, Cooperate, Teach Parents Patience :), Happy, Protect One Another
"President Spencer W. Kimball said that children should learn to work and to share responsibilities in the home and yard. They should be given assignments to keep the house neat and clean. (See Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball [2006], 120.)"
"A loving and happy family does not happen by accident. Each person in the family must do his or her part. The Lord has given responsibilities to both parents and children. The scriptures teach that we must be thoughtful, cheerful, and considerate of others. When we speak, pray, sing, or work together, we can enjoy the blessings of harmony in our families. (See Colossians 3.)"
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