“WE CALL UPON responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society,” an excerpt from The Family, A Proclamation to the World. This statement has always caused me a pang of guilt. What am I doing to defend and strengthen the family? I always answer myself by reassuring myself that I am doing my part by raising children with good morals and strong beliefs. That is not enough.
Through this lesson my eyes have been open to some of the things I need to be aware of; “I am convinced that promoting strong marriage is the best way to strengthen the family,” (Hakwins, Ch 25, pg 270). And things I need to be proactive in, “As a society, how can we help young people find safer and more effective pathways to healthy marriages?” (pg 270) Because the proclamation holds me responsible to be an advocate for strengthening
families, not just my own, I need to be proactive.
Here are some ideas from the reading that I plan on implementing. Volunteer in community initiatives that are centered on strengthening marriage and families. Actively participate with the youth in my church and my community. Be aware of what laws are trying to be passed and vote. Once the law is passed be aggressive in finding out how it will be implanted and what you can do to support and help the implementation of the law. Lastly I can share and defend my beliefs on the institution of marriage and family with those I come in daily contact with. I need to do better and extend my focus on defending the family outside of my home and bring it to my friends and neighbors.
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