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Show Page 8A-T- HF HERALD. Provo. Utah, Wednesday, November Familv Liie Edition 1. 1878 Leaders in Washington Talk About Family Life Life in Big Family Not Editor's note: Mr. entered high school. I Jackson, is third oldest in came to an abrupt a family of eleven realization of my unique children. He has lived in Idaho, New York, Hawaii, and Utah. Blaice is now employed by Osmond Studios and he and his wife, Cynthia, are residents of Provo. As j 1 1 By BLAINE JACOBSON ORRIN G. HATCH Crowing up on oijr family ranch in Idaho did not seem extraordinary I was always busy doing my chores or sharing ;'un with one of my eleven brothers or sisters Our family went on frequent picnics and outings We had an annual hike to the top of a nearby mountain. My brother's and I spent our summer nights camping together and mornings fishing together for trout in nearby GUNN MCKAY By ORRIN G. HATCH U.S. Senator of Utah By GUNN McKAY Congressman Utah's First District A strong America begins at home. With the necessary cultivation, the family group is indestructibly strong, and so is a nation built of such families. But good families don't just happen. There are any number of ways to build a flimsy house. But there are proven, public schools. - tested guidelines to follow in We have seen an increasing number time a secure and enduring house, building of cases of psychological experimentaand the same is true in building secure tion in classrooms by untrained, or parand enduring families. It takes effort. tially trained, educators. Their ac- But most of all. it takes determination tivities, though nearly always based on often More from than in times past, the social good intentions, stray education into fruitless activities that currents in today's world frequently have nothing to do with learning and run headlong against the purposes and are destructive to home and family. requirements of family life. Too many Take, for example, the mock trial of today are blind to the ways that moral parents. During this experiment stu- permissiveness in society at large saps dents are asked to disclose their par- the strength and undermines the inticular dislikes in their parents. After tegrity of the family. The home is one exposing the class to personal family of the principal victims of the relationships the students nearly "victimless" crimes. This is not just a matter of academic always find parents guilty of some undesirable characteristic and then interest. Can anyone seriously argue, proceed to determine punishment. The for instance, against a direct connecintent of the activity is to relieve tion between the breakdown of family hostility, thus leading the way for open life and juvenile delinquency? How learning. The result, however, is more many billions of federal dollars could often withdrawal and embarrassment be saved in everything from penitenwhen unusual family behavior is aired tiaries to public assistance if all for student and teacher criticism. Americans had the benefit of proper The Parental Consent Amendment upbringing in good families? Our state governments invest billions gives back to parents the authority they should have always had in controlling of dollars each year in education. But the childs scholastic activities when un- the first school for instruction in the related to direct learning. The passage most important virtues will always be into law of this measure does not the family. As the family goes, so goes the guarantee that future mock trials will not be held. But it does provide a legal society, because the family truly is the means to protect the family from ou- well from which we draw the most tside invasion and unnecessary resilient components of our national criticism. strength and character. Probably the single most important piece of legislation passed by the 95th Congress, with regard to family living, was the Parental Consent Amendment. We were fortunate to have sponsored this bill which requires written parental consent for all non - scholastic aptitude and achievement testing in streams During the winter months we spent our time snowmobiling or skiing and sledding as a family. I never had to call a neighbor to tind a playmate. I had plenty of brothers and sisters. As I situation My high school friends, generally, came question is usually how they like large families Most responses parallel my own feelings from much smaller Answers such as I enjoy the love each additional Many times. I had to show a picture of my family before a friend would believe I had that "We have the best family reunions and activities" are common families many brothers and sisters When I turned IS. i was called to serve an LDS mission to Japan The average number of children in Japan is slightly over one child per family The Japanese people were flabbergasted that any family could be so large When I moved to Utah member brings " and Everybody is Extraordinary tah alThis year's Bngham Young University Siudentbody president and vice - president. Perry and Jon Bratt of Pleasant Grove, are from a family of twelve children The 1977 Utah Valley Family - of - the Year, the Philip E Jones f .mi'y of Payson. totals 12 members Despite ihe nationwide trend toward smaller families the Utah Valley family remains larger by at least 1 2 members. The First Presidency of the LDS Church has stated: two years ago. I immediately noticed the different attitude Utah residents have about large families. Families can be seen everywhere, shopping, touring, eating out. Often, in striking up a conversation with a new acquaintance. I will ask "We have been comhow large their family is. A manded to multiply and is eight reply frequent children, ten children, replenish the earth that twelve children. Mv next we may have joy and re- - fLZ Host Family Program Heips Share Valley ac- in the area ley The highlights ot my life entailed upon their quainted with large L families ... ,1 ,B,ntnpi !n are still the --annual (. a. 1. nm : poy.e:u the teachings of the reu...ons when we all Church to artificially pre- - gather from various vent the birth of Pac es across the r,aUon d ,e ddls children " loicing in our posterity Where the husband and wife er.ov health and vigor and are free from impurities that would be By ED HYATT How does a foreign student living m Utah Valley adjust !" the l''al culture and living habits" One goid way is with the help ol BYU's Host Family program Sponsored by the International Student Office at BYU. the program provides an opportunity for foreign students to associate with local families and to learn about Utah Valley culture. The purpose of the program is to "allow people to become friends with someone else." according to David Peck, a host in the program "A very positive experience." is the way Jack Neison described his family's participation in the ma program Their foreign student, Daniel Shunthakurnar. is a convert to the LDS Church from India. When his schooling is finished. Daniel plans to return to India to help the Gospel to his countrymen. Describing the value of the program. Nelson said "People are missing a great opportunity, especially for their children, by not participating" According to Delbert Palmer, director of the program, its purpose is to "help students feel more at home." Local families continue activities with their students all year long, nut just during the holidays. Palmer added Stone CENTER OF UNIVERSITY MALL OREM, UTAH (801) 84075 225-520- 0 The Home oPMini World" feminine styles for Girls Locally made in newborn to sixe 6X. JAKE GARN DAN MARRIOTT By DAN MARRIOTT Congressman Utah's Second District The most important single unit of society is the family. And our most valuable natural resource is our children. The paving of new horizons and the development of new energy sources will be up to them. They must develop new raw materials, not just bask in the enjoyment of finished goods. With minds yet to be developed and characters yet to be built, our children are our greatest asset. Our children face a changing world with challenges we didn't have a world that will be more complex, more competitive, more destructive of old traditions, and we can help them prepare. We can't ignore the alarming trends around us: increasing promiscuity, By JAKE GARN U.S. Senator of Utah From my vantage point in Washington. I am able to clearly see the vital importance of the family to and the tragic consethis nation quences resulting from the deterioration of that most basic unit of society. Each year. Congress is asked to consider innumerable measures which unsuccessfully attempt to compensate for the failure of too many families. We spend millions of dollars on juvenile rehabilitation, law enforcement, social services and other efforts to deal with people whose problems can often be traced to their home life, or lack of one. Some people have suggested, even proclaimed, that the traditional family is outdated or even moribund. If that were actually the case, the future of this country would not be very bright. No amount of federal spending could save us; America would be a nation without a heart. child pornography, child abuse, homosexuality, abortion, drugs, I firmly alcohol. In the last 15 years arrests of believe, however, that children for serious crimes have Utahns and Americans are beginning to jumped over 200 and the suicide rate redouble their efforts to strengthen the among children has more than tripled. family. There seems to be a greater As a Congressman and as a parent I awareness of the need, a stronger comtake a firm stand against this growing mitment to make families work. I have dedicated myself to be a better permissiveness. The silence of the good can be as dangerous as the noise of the father. I will accomplish as much for bad. We must speak out. because the my country as anything 1 do in the Senate. future of our families is at stake. American families have produced and Al Capones. Thomas Jeffersons Every child deserves a home that is a of protection and peace, with a Filaoe family working together toward Michael Novak, a columnist and meaningful goals. Too many children don't have that opportunity. religion professor at Syracuse UniverWe can't push our children into a hapsity in New York recently addressed and the BYU students as to the importance py future; we should lead them walk with them. If we aren t what we of the family. "The family is the most neglected ought to be, we're like the ship's captain who sent a message down to the subject in American political and inteldeep sea diver: "Come up quickly! The lectual life. We are all members of families, the only institution to survive ship is sinking!" The blessings of liberty give our when all others have failed." It seems the LDS Church is one step children great opportunities. I have confidence in the future and even more ahead of the nation in recognizing the confidence in our children. To help great potential of families and the far them meet their future, today's homes reachL.g influence on a nation. President Spencer W. Kimball has and families must pass the test. Marthat the family is the solunote: suggested Congressman (Editor's riott is the chief sponsor of the National tion to present - day problems. 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