" Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs. . . . We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere
to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society. "
In order for the family unit to grow and prosper in todays society we need the support of the government. For there are specific needs some families can't provide for their children such as food, shelter, education. So do we just ignore these individuals? or do we find a way to help them whether its food stamps, subsisted housing or new social policies that meet needy families needs. We as a society can implement ways to help and support those who are struggling just to survive.
"the family is by far the most effective way to provide social, emotional, spiritual, and economic security. Some argue that when families are supported by pro-family government polices, families become stronger and problems are prevented (Bogenschneider, 2002).
Some developed countries, such as France, provide direct benefits to families in order to support childrearing. Conversely, others argue that the government should not get involved in family matters. They see the government’s intervention as unwise because they fear government will eventually strip the family of its power and influence (Baker, 2006; Mann, 1998).`'
"Nevertheless, the well-being of families is important to society as a whole. Regardless of one’s philosophy of government and family relationships, it is difficult to find ways in which the United States government has directly promoted and supported families (Briar-Lawson, et al., 2001).
Jacobs, Little, and Alemeida (1993) note that it was not until 1981 that the word family first appeared in the title of a subcommittee of the U.S. Congress. Since then, public discourse on the family has increased significantly. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of government programs and policy proposals that affect family life (Cheal, 2008). Family researchers and policymakers are now collaborating to identify factors that influence family formation, living arrangements, marriage, and family relations (Moynihan, Smeeding, & Rainwater, 2004.
"In order to better help parents meet the needs of their families, government should work in partnership with employers and nonprofit organizations. Government can provide Social Security, health care, and related services, while corporations and employers can offer pen-ions, health insurance, and other benefits.
Churches and non-profit organizations also can contribute to family welfare by giving spiritual guidance, counseling, food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities. In order to provide the comprehensive social service needs of families, these three groups must become partners. They each have a role to play in helping families.
I truly believe it takes a village to build a strong family unit. Yes its easier to just focus on your own family but what will happen if something happened and you needed help and no one was willing to give you a hand? how would that make you feel? It goes back to treating others the way you want to be treated and if you have the opportunity to help those less fortunate then you should do it.
Its not just the governments responsivity to support families and individuals. Its everyone's responsibility as brothers and sisters in Christ. The ideal would be government policies working hand in hand with charitable causes to create programs to that can reach even further in supporting vulnerable families.
resources
Eds., A.J.H.D.C.D.T.W. D. ([Insert Year of Publication]). Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research Perspectives. BYU Bookstore Publishing Services. https://byui.vitalsource.com/books/9780842528030
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