Family roles of Mormons

Answer 1

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) are very family oriented. The Church issued a formal statement in 1995 about marriage and family, outlining the basics of an ideal family. It declares that "marriage between an man and woman is ordained of God.... and essential to His eternal plan" and that "family relationships [can] be perpetuated beyond the grave."

"God's commandment to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force... Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children... Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness,

to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives-mothers and fathers- will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations."...

"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed."

These roles are considered ideals, obviously no family is perfect and adaptations are always made to fit the circumstances. Each family member is expected to participate in the family and share the responsibilities at home. You can read the entire declaration about the family at the "Related Link" below.