Creating Family Cultures

Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught five things parents can do to create stronger family cultures. He said: “These suggestions for creating stronger family cultures work in tandem with the culture of the Church. Our strengthened family cultures will be a protection for our children.”

1.       “Parents can pray in earnest, asking our Eternal Father to help them.”

2.       “They can hold family prayer, scripture study, and family home evenings and eat together as often as possible.”

3.       “Parents can fully avail themselves of the Church’s support network.”

4.       “Parents can share their testimonies often with their children.”

5.       “We can organize our families based on clear, simple family rules and expectations, wholesome family traditions and rituals, and ‘family economics.’”

From “Becoming Goodly Parents,” Ensign, Nov. 2012, 28.