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Show Mormon Doctrine . . . Home Evening Strengthens Families because of the iov she feels in her profession that of motherhood. She pointed out the security a child feels when he knows he belongs is a basic need. The Relief Socity, which is the Churches organization for women teaches many skills and provides an opportunity to share ideas and doubts with other mothers. She commented that the respect for the role of womanhood in the Church has (Continued on Page 7) National Family Week which has been proclaimed by government leaders for Thanksgiving Week is evidence of a remarkable surge of interest aimed at strengthening American family lives according to American Family Society President K. Wayne Scott. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has emphasized family unity since 1915. Their recent Family Home Evening program encourages families to spend one night a week together. The Church publishes an attractive manual that includes in-cludes suggestions for family activities. In an era when many authorities feel that children are suffering from widespread parent failure, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that parental responsibility is paramount and that parents have the obligation to make their families strong. In a recent interview with David and Sharon Case, residents of Pleasant Grove and both converts to the Church they discussed the i W Vi iihi changes in their lives and their views concerning family life. As Dave reflected upon his relationship with his own father he was disappointed at the little time they shared and commented that a father today must "take time even "make" time to get to really know their children, their feelings, their fears and share their joys. He calls it "quality" time and tries to make it a regular part of his routine. Home Evening provides this time to talk, and share and he feels that home should be a retreat from the troubled world outside. "It would be easier to buy a boat but it's the time we spend together with the scrap lumber that's really precious," said Mr. Case. Working as a Resourse Teacher and District Facilitator, Dave teaches teachers how to work more effectively with students. To understand their feelings, gain their trust, how to deal with aggressive behavior and the importance of recognizing the child when he does well. He explained that 90 percent of the troubled students he works with comes from split homes; and stated that lack of responsibility, lack of respect for self and others was a threat to society. These needs could be met thru the Home Evening pxigram. Sharon commented that the Church has helped her with her family responsibilities SANDRA HARMER i r Xi ANNETTE HAYNIE |