How do you plan to educate your children regarding sexuality? Is it a topic you wish to teach within your home? Or one that should be learned at school?
In New York City, there is a new sex ed curriculum that begins in middle school which covers more than most children at age 12 would generally learn. Students will cover everything from french kissing to oral sex. The purpose of this program is to educate children on sexual activity so if they chose to engage in it, it will be done in a "healthy" way. The classes will be coeducational and mandatory. How do you feel about this?
Many believe this is what happens when the state takes over parenting. Families and parents have different views on how to educate children concerning the birds and the bees and often they want to be the ones to talk to their children concerning procreation so their children are in a safe environment and the amount of information being learned can be monitored. How far is too far? When do we draw the line on involvement of school systems?
For more information on Mandatory Sex Ed in NYC visit: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mandatory-sex-ed-curriculum-new-york-city-public-schools-132404248.html?dr
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Marriage Relations
Thinking back to your past relationships, what was different about each? He was too lazy, she talked to much, he was into himself, she was too clingy.. the question probably crossed your mind: when will you find someone who fits you?? Through time and experiences, at last you find that perfect person for you. Yay!! Now on to marriage, right?
There are four steps to finding a companion: dating, courtship, engagement and marriage. Following these steps sets the foundation for a healthy husband/ wife relationship and influences the success of marriage.The dating stage is to find qualities in others that you like and the courtship stage is when you and your significant other decide to be exclusive and focus on getting to know each other on a deeper level. Engagement is a time to plan for the wedding and marriage. (Note: These are two different things.) Finally marriage is devoting yourself to someone and adjusting your life to be with that person forever. Marrying the person of your dreams can seem incredible at first which, it is! But it takes effort on both the husband and wife's part to maintain that level of happiness and love. Marriage isn't easy but it is worth it!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints believes that spouses and families can be together forever through Heavenly Father's Plan of Happiness. Members of the LDS church live worthy lives, refraining from sexual intimacy and cohabitation, with high standards so that they can enter the Lords house (the temple) and be sealed to their spouse for time and all eternity. Marriage in the LDS church is forever. For more information please visit www.lds.org
There are four steps to finding a companion: dating, courtship, engagement and marriage. Following these steps sets the foundation for a healthy husband/ wife relationship and influences the success of marriage.The dating stage is to find qualities in others that you like and the courtship stage is when you and your significant other decide to be exclusive and focus on getting to know each other on a deeper level. Engagement is a time to plan for the wedding and marriage. (Note: These are two different things.) Finally marriage is devoting yourself to someone and adjusting your life to be with that person forever. Marrying the person of your dreams can seem incredible at first which, it is! But it takes effort on both the husband and wife's part to maintain that level of happiness and love. Marriage isn't easy but it is worth it!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints believes that spouses and families can be together forever through Heavenly Father's Plan of Happiness. Members of the LDS church live worthy lives, refraining from sexual intimacy and cohabitation, with high standards so that they can enter the Lords house (the temple) and be sealed to their spouse for time and all eternity. Marriage in the LDS church is forever. For more information please visit www.lds.org
Thursday, October 18, 2012
What is Love?
There. Right over there next to the counter at the party is the man of your dreams. Tall, dark, handsome, mysterious, friendly, killer smile, muscular- simple perfect. The next thing you know he walks up to you and sparks a conversation. You laugh and talk for hours and before you know it the party is over. Neither of you want to say good-bye so you plan to see each other tomorrow. You feel unlike you have ever felt before. Could this really be love, so soon?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints defines love as, "a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection." There are many different forms of love and ideas of love that creating a universal standard is near impossible. There is a general idea of love among many but is it realistic? Studies show that there are four main types of love. These types are classified as agape which is a general love, philios which is a non-romantic love (a brotherly love), eros which is a passionate love and storge which is a parent-child love. My definition of love includes all four of these types plus more. I feel that love is more than a feeling, it is an ability. I have a different love for my friends, my family and my future spouse and each is unique and special to their relationship with me. Describing love can be difficult. What is your definition of love?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints defines love as, "a feeling of deep devotion, concern, and affection." There are many different forms of love and ideas of love that creating a universal standard is near impossible. There is a general idea of love among many but is it realistic? Studies show that there are four main types of love. These types are classified as agape which is a general love, philios which is a non-romantic love (a brotherly love), eros which is a passionate love and storge which is a parent-child love. My definition of love includes all four of these types plus more. I feel that love is more than a feeling, it is an ability. I have a different love for my friends, my family and my future spouse and each is unique and special to their relationship with me. Describing love can be difficult. What is your definition of love?
Friday, October 12, 2012
Celestial Calling & Characteristics
The Family: A Proclamation to the World states, "gender is an essential characteristic of individual pre-mortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.”
Both males and females have a divine role and purpose in compliance with their gender. Women are naturally nurtures and have the role to care for children. Men are to preside, provide and protect their families. We are the gender we are with the divine role we have yesterday, today and tomorrow. We have always been either male or female and always will be. Sometimes some people are tempted and have thoughts or feelings that go against their divine role- specifically gay or lesbian attractions. While those thoughts and feelings can be real, there is a choice to act on them. There is no DNA coding that makes someone that way and while it may seem easier, in the long run it is not. There is a choice- always a choice! Dallin H. Oaks said, “The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It’s no sin to have inclinations that if yielded to would produce behavior that would be a transgression. The sin is in yielding to temptation.” It's important to know who we are and to fulfill our divine purpose and role.
We are sons and daughters of a caring Heavenly Father who loves us and wants us to live with Him again. He knows each of us by name and wants us to be happy. By fulfilling our gender roles and understanding who we are, we can achieve eternal life and have a joyful life filled with blessings and love. I know my purpose and I live to fulfill it every day because it is so special and clear to me. Do you know your purpose and role?
For more information on The Family: A Proclamation to the World, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and/ or The Plan of Happiness visit: http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng
Both males and females have a divine role and purpose in compliance with their gender. Women are naturally nurtures and have the role to care for children. Men are to preside, provide and protect their families. We are the gender we are with the divine role we have yesterday, today and tomorrow. We have always been either male or female and always will be. Sometimes some people are tempted and have thoughts or feelings that go against their divine role- specifically gay or lesbian attractions. While those thoughts and feelings can be real, there is a choice to act on them. There is no DNA coding that makes someone that way and while it may seem easier, in the long run it is not. There is a choice- always a choice! Dallin H. Oaks said, “The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It’s no sin to have inclinations that if yielded to would produce behavior that would be a transgression. The sin is in yielding to temptation.” It's important to know who we are and to fulfill our divine purpose and role.
We are sons and daughters of a caring Heavenly Father who loves us and wants us to live with Him again. He knows each of us by name and wants us to be happy. By fulfilling our gender roles and understanding who we are, we can achieve eternal life and have a joyful life filled with blessings and love. I know my purpose and I live to fulfill it every day because it is so special and clear to me. Do you know your purpose and role?
For more information on The Family: A Proclamation to the World, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and/ or The Plan of Happiness visit: http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Family is Everything
So I know that it is not Thanksgiving quite yet- in fact it's not even Halloween- but this week I have become extremely grateful for the family I have. Learning about different family types this week and the effect it has on children and the family has really opened my eyes and made me realize that I should never take my family for granted. I have the ideas and life I have because of my family. I feel so blessed!
Our world is built of different family types pertaining to ethnicity, social class, beliefs, functionality, etc. These different components have many influential impacts on the family, family relationships and how the family functions. Children are brought into the world every day and each is a new addition to a specific kind of family- some of which have harder family situations than others. Social class has a large influence on the family and how smoothly it functions- an unavoidable fact that affects everyone that is living. While this is true and being in a specific social class is often inevitable I also feel that life is what we make it! Family is important. Our families are where we learn and grow and become the individuals that we are. Although our social standing may not be where we want it we shouldn't let that have significant influences on family relationships and attitudes. Is it intriguing to anyone else how much influence social class or social standing can impact the family?
Also, presidential elections are coming up. While I am keeping my opinion on who is best to be the president I thought you may enjoy the following quote:
"America cannot continue to lead the family of nations around the world if we suffer the collapse of the family here at home." - Mitt Romney
Our world is built of different family types pertaining to ethnicity, social class, beliefs, functionality, etc. These different components have many influential impacts on the family, family relationships and how the family functions. Children are brought into the world every day and each is a new addition to a specific kind of family- some of which have harder family situations than others. Social class has a large influence on the family and how smoothly it functions- an unavoidable fact that affects everyone that is living. While this is true and being in a specific social class is often inevitable I also feel that life is what we make it! Family is important. Our families are where we learn and grow and become the individuals that we are. Although our social standing may not be where we want it we shouldn't let that have significant influences on family relationships and attitudes. Is it intriguing to anyone else how much influence social class or social standing can impact the family?
Also, presidential elections are coming up. While I am keeping my opinion on who is best to be the president I thought you may enjoy the following quote:
"America cannot continue to lead the family of nations around the world if we suffer the collapse of the family here at home." - Mitt Romney
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