Parenting Is Hard!


Parenting is no easy feat. It is a divine calling that the Lord has given us as mortals and it is of the utmost importance that we give our spouse and children all of our love and effort.

As a mortal parent, our children are our main responsibility outside of our relationship with our spouse. Effective parenting is built on a pyramid of influence that begins with our relationship with our child. It is important that you build a loving relationship with your child so that they feel comfortable and safe when coming to you with their concerns and struggles. A child will be more willing to let you know how they are feeling when they know that you are a trustworthy and concerned parent.

Parents are the main influencers in the lives of their children. Their examples set the foundation of how the children interact with the world from a gender, personality, and spiritual standpoint. Our core beliefs are often a product of our childhood experiences and parents have a divine responsibility to protect the boundaries of the family from the norms of society that would seek to twist our understanding of the importance of family relationships.

Society would have us believe that marriage is not an eternal commitment, that kids are a “backburner” to societal success, and that families are not important when it comes to getting ahead in life. Society’s goals are in stark contrast to the teachings of the gospel.

The family was ordained of God so that we would have a sanctuary and support system while in our mortal ministry. Within the bounds of our families are eternal ties that would help us progress to exaltation. The relationships and experiences given to us are for our good despite the difficulties we may face. The lessons we learn from the examples of those who mean the most to us will allow us to serve others more effectively. We learn personality and character traits that help us in our mortal success, but even more importantly in our eternal progression.

Being a parent is one of the most divine roles we can fulfill on this earth. Our relationship with our spouse and kids will last into the eternities. This should emphasize the significance of these relationships and help us to maintain an eternal perspective.

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