L2 Marriage Trends; and Divorce
Growing up I dreamed about what it would be like to be married and have a family. It was always happy thoughts and of course, there was never a negative thought. I had no idea how hard marriage could be. I had no idea how hard Satan would try everything he could to destroy the sacredness f marriage and family. Families and marriages are struggling in society. There has been a rapid decline of marriage in the nation. 50% of marriages are ending in divorce. Divorce and single-family homes are having a negative effect on our children. Children show signs of emotional problems, conduct or disobedience issues, poor academics, poor self-esteem, and social issues. Cohabitating couples are two times as likely as married couples to break up before a child turns 12. Children are (significantly) more likely for physical, mental and emotional abuse.
Growing up I dreamed about what it would be like to be married and have a family. It was always happy thoughts and of course, there was never a negative thought. I had no idea how hard marriage could be. I had no idea how hard Satan would try everything he could to destroy the sacredness f marriage and family. Families and marriages are struggling in society. There has been a rapid decline of marriage in the nation. 50% of marriages are ending in divorce. Divorce and single-family homes are having a negative effect on our children. Children show signs of emotional problems, conduct or disobedience issues, poor academics, poor self-esteem, and social issues. Cohabitating couples are two times as likely as married couples to break up before a child turns 12. Children are (significantly) more likely for physical, mental and emotional abuse.
“Many of the social restraints which in the past have helped to reinforce and to shore up the family are dissolving and disappearing. The time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us.” -President Spencer W. Kimball. How can we address this issue and restore the beauty of marriage and family?
I think once we recognize the issue, we need to be aware of and strengthen ourselves and our families.
Dallin H. Oaks said
“The best way to avoid divorce from an unfaithful, abusive, or unsupportive spouse is to avoid marriage to such a person. If you wish to marry well, inquire well.”
Marriage is not easy. Choose a spouse that has common goals, values, and desires for the family and marriage. Together, partners can work for that goal and work through the tough times together.
As a little girl, I had wonderful examples of loving and happy marriages. As I have grown older and the longer, I’ve been married, I clearly see how Satan is working on destroying the family. I have family members and friends that have divorced. I have seen first-hand how the children and extended families are affected by divorce. I can’t change others. I can strengthen my marriage and family. I can teach my children the sacredness and beauty of marriage. I can choose every day to love my spouse.
The family proclamation states, “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.
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