Keywords

parents, gospel, Parenting

Abstract

The First Presidency (1999) counsels parents to “devote their best efforts to the teaching and rearing of their children in gospel principles which will keep them close to the Church,” and further states that “no other instrumentality can take [the home’s] place or fulfill its essential functions in carrying forward this God-given responsibility.” The proclamation on the family supports parents in magnifying their divinely designed responsibilities in the Father’s great plan of happiness (see Alma 42:8) by specifically identifying the principles that ultimately will make the most difference in their efforts.

Original Publication Citation

Newell, L.D., Haupt, J. H., & Hart, C.H. (2014). Rearing children in love and righteousness. In B. L. Top & M. A. Goodman (Eds.). By Divine Design: Best Practices for Family Success and Happiness (pp. 117-160). BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book.