The home is a place where children should feel safe and where the spirit can be. It is the best environment that you can create for your children. This type of home builds love between family members and it makes other feel welcome in the home. It is the type of house that all of the friends love to visit.
As parents we set the tone of the house. It is important to treat each family member with respect. The children will treat you and each other with the same respect that they are treated with at home. This does mean giving a clear set of expectations as well as consequences. This will make running your much easier, because you will have guidelines in place for everything.
It is also important to create a good environment for your family. This can include cleanliness and order. No home with small children will ever be completely clean. But there is a certain level of order that can be maintained. Cleanliness will cut down on fights in the household. It makes it easier for the spirit to dwell, and it gives a sense of peace and comfort.
It is also important to consider the types of things that you allow into your home. You should consider the types of music you listen to, the shows and movies you watch and the games you play. Additionally it is important to consider how much of your time and your children’s time is spent watching television. Limiting television time gives your family a chance to interact together.
Working together as a family can help as well. A chore system and bigger projects help to promote family togetherness. It is important to have fun together as well. As you work to do all of these things along with regular family home evening and family scripture study you will build a wonderful home environment for your family.
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