We've heavily discussed the benefits and vices of same sex marriages. I personally believe the idea of same sex marriages is not ordained of God, I would like to clarify that I personally do no judge or diss those who do practice. I personally feel that children can have the best growth and development if they are raised by a father and mother. We viewed this video in class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRhGDmdG4dk
We also discussed the idea of courage in our day today. I personally believe those who have stood up for their beliefs against those who wish to discredit their views is courageous, on both sides of the same sex marriage coin. I understand it takes great courage for a person to openly admit they are homosexual to their family and community. Likewise, I believe it is also very courageous for a little girl to openly speak about her stance on this issue and stand for her parents and her personal growth.
I think this topic of same sex marriage is something that we can not simply sit on the sidelines anymore with. I believe this topic is going to heavily influence all families here in the United States. I believe the idea of idly sitting by and not owning a side is far gone. There are some who believe in equality. There are others who believe that families and the sanctity of marriage is under attack. I believe the time is now to make a courageous stand and own it.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
ABCX
The ABCX model, by Hill, is something we use in our class to help families understand the events or crises that arise in life. The model is there to help not only identify what the crisis is in detail, but also identifies the resources and thought processes of the family to sum up the total experience towards overcoming the crisis.
The A is the actual event or the crisis event. The B is both the resources and responses of the family to the actual event. The C is the cognition or the thought processes that the family now has as a response to the crisis and resources, and all these together sum up the total experience being X.
If a person or family encounters a crisis it will rock them if they aren't prepared. However, this ABCX model has the power and capability to prepare ourselves and families to be able to overcome hardships and trials. I believe families can overcome anything if they can find the strength within each member of the family to in turn strengthen the family as a whole.
The A is the actual event or the crisis event. The B is both the resources and responses of the family to the actual event. The C is the cognition or the thought processes that the family now has as a response to the crisis and resources, and all these together sum up the total experience being X.
If a person or family encounters a crisis it will rock them if they aren't prepared. However, this ABCX model has the power and capability to prepare ourselves and families to be able to overcome hardships and trials. I believe families can overcome anything if they can find the strength within each member of the family to in turn strengthen the family as a whole.
Conflict
Conflict - to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash or discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles: a conflict of ideas. This is the official definition according to Dictionary.com.
We were asked whether or not we "like conflict" more rather small conflict. If we did we were to raise our hands. I was one of the people who raised their hand. I wasn't doing so just to be funny or obstinate, but I truly appreciate those times of conflict because of the end result. The time going through the conflict is hard and sometimes feels like surrender is the only option moving forward, however perseverance is crucial to seeing the blessings of conflict.
My wife and I have been taught very well in terms of communication and how to work through conflict. I am grateful for conflict because I know, with the help of my wife, I can get through any conflict. I know the small conflicts help us to know how to effectively work together to be able to better tackle bigger conflicts. I know that conflicts will arise. I appreciate or "like" conflicts because of the growth, deepened love for my wife, and the sanctifying power that comes through them. I do not want to sound arrogant or seem to tempt the Lord, but I can appreciate them when they do come.
We were asked whether or not we "like conflict" more rather small conflict. If we did we were to raise our hands. I was one of the people who raised their hand. I wasn't doing so just to be funny or obstinate, but I truly appreciate those times of conflict because of the end result. The time going through the conflict is hard and sometimes feels like surrender is the only option moving forward, however perseverance is crucial to seeing the blessings of conflict.
My wife and I have been taught very well in terms of communication and how to work through conflict. I am grateful for conflict because I know, with the help of my wife, I can get through any conflict. I know the small conflicts help us to know how to effectively work together to be able to better tackle bigger conflicts. I know that conflicts will arise. I appreciate or "like" conflicts because of the growth, deepened love for my wife, and the sanctifying power that comes through them. I do not want to sound arrogant or seem to tempt the Lord, but I can appreciate them when they do come.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Sex Ed
It is a sad time in our society when the Godlike power given to us to procreate is no longer being taught in the home by loving parents. Rather this knowledge is being passed onto the public schools and our children's peers. To some this may seem like a good thing. Some people find it hard to be able to talk about sex with their kids and therefore procrastinate the time when those sacred things will be taught. However, what those people fail to realize is that sex will be taught one way or the other. Those parents forgo their chance to share a beautiful experience with their children and give it to the world to be taught properly. It is well understood that the world is just that, worldly. Something as sacred as sex shouldn't be left to the world to be understood by our children.
When sex is taught in the home it has the best chance of being understood for the divine nature it has. We should strive to keep the spirit in the home. That same spirit can help enlighten our minds and bring all things to our remembrance. When that spirit is present then the lesson on sex can be initiated. We should be anatomically correct in our explanations of things and do our very best to ensure that the sanctity of the topic is preserved.
I believe that as we are conscious about the development of our children then we will be given the inspiration to know when that conversation will be best served for the continued growth of our children. I further believe that as we teach our children about sex education in the home we will protect the sanctity of sex and help ensure that when the world tries to influence our children they have a firm foundation of truth and understanding to help defend themselves. I personally believe that foundation will be the means by which the sanctity of sex will be preserved for future generations.
When sex is taught in the home it has the best chance of being understood for the divine nature it has. We should strive to keep the spirit in the home. That same spirit can help enlighten our minds and bring all things to our remembrance. When that spirit is present then the lesson on sex can be initiated. We should be anatomically correct in our explanations of things and do our very best to ensure that the sanctity of the topic is preserved.
I believe that as we are conscious about the development of our children then we will be given the inspiration to know when that conversation will be best served for the continued growth of our children. I further believe that as we teach our children about sex education in the home we will protect the sanctity of sex and help ensure that when the world tries to influence our children they have a firm foundation of truth and understanding to help defend themselves. I personally believe that foundation will be the means by which the sanctity of sex will be preserved for future generations.
Nature vs Nurture
The age old question and hot topic debate item is the idea of the development of a person being "Nature vs Nurture." There are many scholars and experts that make the claim for either side of the argument saying it has to be one or other. I would like to pose a third alternative of it being both. I don't understand why it has to be one or the other. The following is my claim for why it can be both.
Nature: I believe personally that God created us in His own image and gave each of us certain qualities or attributes that pertain to our gender. Those gender qualities are special and unique from others, especially from the opposite gender. I believe those qualities will enrich our lives collectively and that when paired with a spouse those differences in gender qualities can create beautiful magical experiences for the family and society.
Nurture: I also believe that a parent has a strong influence on the development and success of their children. I believe the area a youngster is raised in has a big influence as well as peers that they will have. I think the child is born with certain qualities that basically gives them the clay they will work with their whole lives, and family, friends, spouses, and society help carve that clay into something wonderful.
Nature: I believe personally that God created us in His own image and gave each of us certain qualities or attributes that pertain to our gender. Those gender qualities are special and unique from others, especially from the opposite gender. I believe those qualities will enrich our lives collectively and that when paired with a spouse those differences in gender qualities can create beautiful magical experiences for the family and society.
Nurture: I also believe that a parent has a strong influence on the development and success of their children. I believe the area a youngster is raised in has a big influence as well as peers that they will have. I think the child is born with certain qualities that basically gives them the clay they will work with their whole lives, and family, friends, spouses, and society help carve that clay into something wonderful.
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