"Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels." --The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The special abilities of a mother and her role in a family is ordained of God. There's a saying in my family, "If mama ain't happy, nobody happy." And it's true. The parents are the glue that hold the family, and dare I say she plays a large role of that.
The world has made the life of working outside the home (for both men and women) enticing and exciting. That if you aren't out in the world you are isolated and holding yourself back. But truth be told, women who decide to stay at home with children are no less likely to be in touch with the world around them. In fact, some are more involved than those in the work force.
The article we read this week, gave a few ideas of how women can keep up with the world. Listening to educational radio and television, joining book clubs, etc. Does anyone have any other ideas how moms can help participate in the community without feeling the need to leave home and children?
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