The Way We're Raised

Each and every family has it's own unique culture. I grew up very differently than my best friend, and she grew up differently than her next door neighbor; we're all different. There are many different cultures all around the world, cultures with different beliefs and religions; depending on that type of culture you grow up in will influence the kind of person you will turn out to be.

There are definitely cultures that are not morally right, which would automatically make the people who are raised in those families and cultures to be morally wrong as well. However, if you think about it, those people who are born into families and cultures have no choice of how they are raised. In some ways it isn't their fault. It is however, once a certain age is reached, their obligation to break free from morally unjust things.

It is our obligation as sons and daughter of a loving Heavenly Father to be a good influence to those who are needing the gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives. We are all sent here on this earth for a specific reason and purpose. We need to be kind-hearted towards others no matter what and treat them the way our Father in Heaven would treat them. We have no right to judge. We are all brought up a certain way according to our families and previous generations. Once we reach a certain age we need to decide for ourselves what truly is right or wrong.

~Don't Forget to Smile!

A Properly Structured Family

A proper family consist of a mother and a father. They should be the leaders of their family and direct their children. You see it more often now that in families the children tend to control their parents lives rather than the other way around. There's just something not right about that picture. When a parents focus is mainly driven to their child rather than their spouse, that is when lines begin to blur. I've also seen that mother's try to be their daughter or son's best-friend. I don't think that's very appropriate. You want you child to be comfortable with coming to your for help, however, being their 'best-friend' ruins that mother-child relationship.

The parents should be running the household. I know that you want you child to be able to have everything and every opportunity possible, however, if their crazy schedule and life is causing tension in your home and family then maybe you should cut back a little on the extra curricular activities. I'm not saying that they shouldn't play soccer or take violin lessons, but maybe cut down to one or maybe two extra curricular programs, especially if you have more than one child. This will help a lot with stress and the child running the parents lives.

I know that if you lay down rules in the family and have a good structure and schedule, life will be easier. There will also be less contention among the individual members of the family as well. The bottom line is that parents need to communicate with each other and decide things together as a 'couple' as to what to do with their children. Children are extremely important, but having an eternal and happy marriage between you and your spouse is more important. Remember that the family is only as happy as the parents.

~Don't forget to smile!

Cohabitation Before Marriage

Cohabitation before marriage seems to be the new "trend" among this generation, and I'm afraid that it will be even more popular in uprising generations. People seem to think that living together before marriage is a good idea because it will help them to understand how it will be like to live with their partner before actually settling down. They are afraid of making the commitment to "tie the knot". In some ways, yes, you will get to see how you live with your companion before you marry them. However, studies show that cohabitation before marriage actually raises your percentage and chance of divorce after marriage. There are many factors that can lead to divorce among many married couples. Not always, but more often than not, one of the causes leading to a couples divorce is simply, cohabitation.

How can we ensure a happier marriage? Well, if a man asks a woman to live with him, say no. One of the main points of marriage is to experience new things. If you live with someone before you marry them, then once you actually do or "if" you get married...what changes? What's the point of even marrying someone...I mean you already live with the person, so why even make the commitment?

If you are seeking for a happy and successful marriage, do not live with the other person before marrying them. It's as simple as that. Don't forget that we can all  "for the most part" pick our futures, we can decide who we want to spend forever with. Don't spoil the future by risking your marriage just to live with someone before getting hitched.

~Don't Forget to Smile!

Family Relations Fall 2013 Student Names & Blogs

•             Alexis Priestly	http://lexandfamily.weebly.com/the-family.html
•             Ally McClain	http://www.allysfamilylife.blogspot.com/
•             Amber Kranc	http://amberkranc.blogspot.com/
•             Annabel Detering	http://thoughtsonhomeandfamily.blogspot.com/
•             Bailey Baird	http://baileybaird.blogspot.com/
•             Caitlin Schofield	http://caitlinschofield.blogspot.com/
•             Candice Merrill	http://candicermerrill.blogspot.com/
•             Cristel Carlini	http://familiesareforeverandever.blogspot.com/
•             Elisse Cook	http://lovethatlasts4ever.blogspot.com/
•             Emily Hayes	http://thenutty9.blogspot.com/
•             Erica Arguello	http://familiesconnectedtoheaven.blogspot.com/
•             Hailey Patera	http://haileypaterafamily.blogspot.com/
•             Haley Lucas	http://miissblondiiefamilies.blogspot.com/
•             Heather Christensen	http://thefamilyrelationship.blogspot.com/
•              Janaya L. Johnson	http://the-family-is-ordained-of-god.blogspot.com/
•             Jenney Premont	http://thatsalongtime.blogspot.com/
•             Julie Moss	http://lovemyeternalfamily.blogspot.com/
•             Kayleena Johnston	http://throughtheeternities.blogspot.com/
•             Kaylonnie White	http://tormentorjoy.blogspot.com/
•             Kelsey Lawrence	http://familysmatteralot.blogspot.com/
•             Kelsey Murphy	http://kelseyleighannmurphy.blogspot.com/
•             Kody Daffer	http://kodydaffer.blogspot.com/
•             Krystal Palmer	http://alove4eternity.blogspot.com/
•             Laura Hudgins	http://centeredonfamily.weebly.com/index.html
•             Madeline Vance	http://madelinemarievance.blogspot.com/
•             McKayla Nicole Hess	http://smilingfamilies.blogspot.com/
•             Michael Watts	http://someviewsonlife.blogspot.com/
•             Olivia Welch	http://thestrongestalliance.blogspot.com/
•             Patrick Williams	http://patrickallenwilliams.blogspot.com/
•             Rachel Blaylock	http://4everfamiles.blogspot.com/
•             Rachel Escobar	http://raebar92.blogspot.com/
•             Sammi Scott	http://sammischaweet.blogspot.com/
•             Tamara Handa	http://familiiesareforever.blogspot.com/
•             Tina Trepanier	http://tinatrepanier.blogspot.com/
•             Tod Flory	http://familyrelationsbytod.blogspot.com/
Clarissa Beamer
Ailli Brown
Brandi Cash
Kylee Goodworth
Mallary Goude
Emily Hayes
Allison Hughes
Hannah Joyce
Jonathon Mann
Allison McClellan
Michaela Ostler
Linda Plate
Lindy Provost
Whitney Reed
Miriam  Rios-Reyes
Sammi Scott
Titan Sweeten
Kim Tafua
Olivia Welch
Hayley Woodbury

 

My Family

My family is extremely important to me because they help me every step of the way in my journey through life. I would do anything for them, just as they would for me. I wouldn't be where I am in my life without my loving and supporting family. They are the people who make me smile and make me feel like I belong. Without them I wouldn't be who I am today.