What do you think would motivate Mormon prophets to command mothers not to seek employment? (Google these quotes for sources.)
“The husband is expected to support his family and only in an emergency should a wife secure outside employment. Her place is in the home, to build the home into a heaven of delight."
"We have often said, This divine service of motherhood can be rendered only by mothers. It may not be passed to others. Nurses cannot do it; public nurseries cannot do it. Hired help cannot do it; kind relatives cannot do it. Only by mother, aided as much as may be by a loving father, brothers and sisters, and other relatives, can the full needed measure of watchful care be given"
“One apparent impact of the women’s movement has been the feelings of discontent it has created among young women who have chosen the role of wife and mother. They are often made to feel that there are more exciting and self-fulfilling roles for women than housework, diaper changing, and children calling for mother. This view loses sight of the eternal perspective that God elected women to the noble role of mother and that exaltation is eternal fatherhood and eternal motherhood."
“Beguiling voices in the world cry out for ‘alternative life-styles’ for women. They maintain that some women are better suited for careers than for marriage and motherhood."
“Some years ago President Benson delivered a message to the women of the Church. He encouraged them to leave their employment and give their individual time to their children. I sustain the position which he took."
I’m not a Mormon (and never would be) but I stayed home, took care of our children, took care of my husband (God rest his soul), and took care of the house. Most of my children turned out great, so I would recommend this to every woman. References :
You need to cite your own sources. I’m not googling anything if you care so little about your question (or is this a rant that isn’t actually looking for an answers?) I suspect you didn’t because you know you’ve taken everything out of context. Typical for the Mormon-bashing hypocrites.
Women wear pants even though the bible says it’s an abomination. So if you’re suggesting that nothing changes or evolves in religion, or that Mormons violate their doctrine where no one else does, you’re sadly mistaken. References :
A deep seated respect for our society, and the desire to preserve it. A strong cohesive family is the best defense from the ills that weaken our society. References :
to Continue a few of the quotes you cite, the motivation is given right when you quit quoting.
“Take time to always be at the crossroads when your children are either coming or going—when they leave and return from school, when they leave and return from dates, when they bring friends home. Be there at the crossroads whether your children are six or sixteen. In Proverbs we read, ‘A child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame’ ( Proverbs 29:15 ). Among the greatest concerns in our society are the millions of latchkey children who come home daily to empty houses, unsupervised by working parents
Or
“I think the nurture and upbringing of children is more than a part-time responsibility. I recognize that some women must work, but I fear that there are far too many who do so only to get the means for a little more luxury and a few fancier toys.
or
“Nevertheless, I recognize, as he recognized, that there are some women (it has become very many, in fact) who have to work to provide for the needs of their families. To you I say, do the very best you can. I hope that if you are employed full-time you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries. The greatest job that any mother will ever do will be in nurturing, teaching, lifting, encouraging, and rearing her children in righteousness and truth. None other can adequately take her place.
“It is well-nigh impossible to be a full-time homemaker and a full-time employee. I know how some of you struggle with decisions concerning this matter. I repeat, do the very best you can. You know your circumstances, and I know that you are deeply concerned for the welfare of your children. Each of you has a bishop who will counsel with you and assist you. If you feel you need to speak with an understanding woman, do not hesitate to get in touch with your Relief Society president.
“To the mothers of this Church, every mother who is here today, I want to say that as the years pass, you will become increasingly grateful for that which you did in molding the lives of your children in the direction of righteousness and goodness, integrity and faith. That is most likely to happen if you can spend adequate time with them References : http://institute.lds.org/manuals/Eternal-Marriage-Student-Manual/m2-mothers.asp
Google them? You got it from an antimormon website where else..
Mothers not seek employment? What you site are opinions not doctrines.
In this type of economy with high housing costs etc. a second income is needed.
If mothers don’t have a husband then they have to work. References :
Yes what a horrible thought that a family and mother might actually want to stay home and be responsible and raise and nurture the children she gives birth too! Appauling!!!! LOL
<rolling eyes>
First of all it wasn’t a commandment and even our prophets and leaders recognize publically that there are situations and homes and women that are not able to do this. BUT when one can - certainly even a nay-sayer bashing the LDS faith might be smart enough to see the value and worth of mothers RAISING their own children in love & faith. Pleeeassseee! References :
Thanks for posing an easy to answer question. The answer is that Mormon prophets do not command anyone to do anything. I believe that, if you will search the scriptures rather than Google, you will find that commandments come from God.
With that being cleared up, what is it you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that no mothers should be employed outside of the home? What’s up with that? References :
I’m a Latter Day Saint, and I have never NOT worked, married or not (I was a single mom for a while.)
Some of the stuff I did to support my kids: served in the military, did graphics and advertising, taught school as an esl teacher, did carpentry, janitorial (while a full-time student) worked retail in a lingerie store (while a full-time student) a paralegal internship and, when the recession hit, a couple of different call centers (I hate to admit.)
And I raised some pretty good kids; but, with working, I missed out on a lot. It is pretty gut-wrenching to leave your kid at daycare for 9 hours a day. When my son was about two years old, he sstarted calling me "Miss Mommy" because he called all of his teachers "Miss. . ." I had an Australian nanny taking care of him for a couple of years. I came back from a deployment once, and he sat up all night bawling for her when I took him home with me. That cut me to the heart.
I think the Mormon prophet is right on. You’d have to be a mom to know, homes. References :
News flash… The idea of having a mother in the home is not new and does not belong solely to the LDS church or people, neither is it an enforced teaching by the LDS church.
Everyone one of my sisters or sisters-in-law have worked outside the home. My mother worked outside the home for a while, too, but thankfully was able to be at home for most of the time I was a child.
Your question oozes with one-sided narrow thinking and an obvious lack of understanding about what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is really about.
Your illogical question might as well be worded this way: "What do you think would motivate government leaders, civic leaders, social workiers, teachers, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, many religious leaders, and others to command mothers not to seek employment?" References : LDS
Yes! How horrible that a mother should (gasp!) want to actually raise and rear her own children. How outmoded! So much better to place the child in an institution through the day so that he/she can get all the communicable diseases and be neglected by the caregivers. Sounds like such a great life for a life for a small child who just wants mama. References :
I stay home with my kids. Not because I was "commanded" to. I stay home with them because it’s the best thing for them. I did not have my children for someone else to raise for me. I have been blessed that my husband has a good job and that I can afford to stay home. References : LDS, stay at home mom by choice
March 1st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
What do you think would motivate Mormon prophets to command mothers not to seek employment?
(Google these quotes for sources.)
“The husband is expected to support his family and only in an emergency should a wife secure outside employment. Her place is in the home, to build the home into a heaven of delight."
"We have often said, This divine service of motherhood can be rendered only by mothers. It may not be passed to others. Nurses cannot do it; public nurseries cannot do it. Hired help cannot do it; kind relatives cannot do it. Only by mother, aided as much as may be by a loving father, brothers and sisters, and other relatives, can the full needed measure of watchful care be given"
“One apparent impact of the women’s movement has been the feelings of discontent it has created among young women who have chosen the role of wife and mother. They are often made to feel that there are more exciting and self-fulfilling roles for women than housework, diaper changing, and children calling for mother. This view loses sight of the eternal perspective that God elected women to the noble role of mother and that exaltation is eternal fatherhood and eternal motherhood."
“Beguiling voices in the world cry out for ‘alternative life-styles’ for women. They maintain that some women are better suited for careers than for marriage and motherhood."
“Some years ago President Benson delivered a message to the women of the Church. He encouraged them to leave their employment and give their individual time to their children. I sustain the position which he took."
March 1st, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Having control
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I’m not a Mormon (and never would be) but I stayed home, took care of our children, took care of my husband (God rest his soul), and took care of the house. Most of my children turned out great, so I would recommend this to every woman.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
You need to cite your own sources. I’m not googling anything if you care so little about your question (or is this a rant that isn’t actually looking for an answers?) I suspect you didn’t because you know you’ve taken everything out of context. Typical for the Mormon-bashing hypocrites.
Women wear pants even though the bible says it’s an abomination. So if you’re suggesting that nothing changes or evolves in religion, or that Mormons violate their doctrine where no one else does, you’re sadly mistaken.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Control
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
A deep seated respect for our society, and the desire to preserve it. A strong cohesive family is the best defense from the ills that weaken our society.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
to Continue a few of the quotes you cite, the motivation is given right when you quit quoting.
“Take time to always be at the crossroads when your children are either coming or going—when they leave and return from school, when they leave and return from dates, when they bring friends home. Be there at the crossroads whether your children are six or sixteen. In Proverbs we read, ‘A child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame’ ( Proverbs 29:15 ). Among the greatest concerns in our society are the millions of latchkey children who come home daily to empty houses, unsupervised by working parents
Or
“I think the nurture and upbringing of children is more than a part-time responsibility. I recognize that some women must work, but I fear that there are far too many who do so only to get the means for a little more luxury and a few fancier toys.
or
“Nevertheless, I recognize, as he recognized, that there are some women (it has become very many, in fact) who have to work to provide for the needs of their families. To you I say, do the very best you can. I hope that if you are employed full-time you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries. The greatest job that any mother will ever do will be in nurturing, teaching, lifting, encouraging, and rearing her children in righteousness and truth. None other can adequately take her place.
“It is well-nigh impossible to be a full-time homemaker and a full-time employee. I know how some of you struggle with decisions concerning this matter. I repeat, do the very best you can. You know your circumstances, and I know that you are deeply concerned for the welfare of your children. Each of you has a bishop who will counsel with you and assist you. If you feel you need to speak with an understanding woman, do not hesitate to get in touch with your Relief Society president.
“To the mothers of this Church, every mother who is here today, I want to say that as the years pass, you will become increasingly grateful for that which you did in molding the lives of your children in the direction of righteousness and goodness, integrity and faith. That is most likely to happen if you can spend adequate time with them
References :
http://institute.lds.org/manuals/Eternal-Marriage-Student-Manual/m2-mothers.asp
March 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Google them? You got it from an antimormon website where else..
Mothers not seek employment? What you site are opinions not doctrines.
In this type of economy with high housing costs etc. a second income is needed.
If mothers don’t have a husband then they have to work.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Yes what a horrible thought that a family and mother might actually want to stay home and be responsible and raise and nurture the children she gives birth too! Appauling!!!! LOL
<rolling eyes>
First of all it wasn’t a commandment and even our prophets and leaders recognize publically that there are situations and homes and women that are not able to do this. BUT when one can - certainly even a nay-sayer bashing the LDS faith might be smart enough to see the value and worth of mothers RAISING their own children in love & faith. Pleeeassseee!
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Thanks for posing an easy to answer question. The answer is that Mormon prophets do not command anyone to do anything. I believe that, if you will search the scriptures rather than Google, you will find that commandments come from God.
With that being cleared up, what is it you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that no mothers should be employed outside of the home? What’s up with that?
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:45 pm
This exact same question was asked last week and answered very well by Latter Day Saints:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArKoS0No6T6I8ASPgG6uAtrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091220100044AAgoEiQ&show=7#profile-info-SGFti1xNaa.
I’m a Latter Day Saint, and I have never NOT worked, married or not (I was a single mom for a while.)
Some of the stuff I did to support my kids: served in the military, did graphics and advertising, taught school as an esl teacher, did carpentry, janitorial (while a full-time student) worked retail in a lingerie store (while a full-time student) a paralegal internship and, when the recession hit, a couple of different call centers (I hate to admit.)
And I raised some pretty good kids; but, with working, I missed out on a lot. It is pretty gut-wrenching to leave your kid at daycare for 9 hours a day. When my son was about two years old, he sstarted calling me "Miss Mommy" because he called all of his teachers "Miss. . ." I had an Australian nanny taking care of him for a couple of years. I came back from a deployment once, and he sat up all night bawling for her when I took him home with me. That cut me to the heart.
I think the Mormon prophet is right on. You’d have to be a mom to know, homes.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:47 pm
News flash… The idea of having a mother in the home is not new and does not belong solely to the LDS church or people, neither is it an enforced teaching by the LDS church.
Everyone one of my sisters or sisters-in-law have worked outside the home. My mother worked outside the home for a while, too, but thankfully was able to be at home for most of the time I was a child.
The following are NOT from LDS websites or sources:
Choosing to Stay at Home
Why some mothers choose to be full-time mothers
http://postpartum-health.suite101.com/article.cfm/choosing_to_stay_at_home
How to Raise Kids: Stay Home or Go to Work?
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AmericanFamily/story?id=1653069&page=1
‘Mommy Wars’: To Work or Stay at Home?
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AmericanFamily/story?id=1648502&page=1
Should mothers stay at home to raise their children?
http://www.coursework.info/AS_and_A_Level/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Should_mothers_stay_at_home_to_raise_the_L81210.html
Should a good mother give up her job to stay at home with her children?
http://articles.famouswhy.com/should_a_good_mother_give_up_her_job_to_stay_at_home_with_her_children_/
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
http://www.gotquestions.org/stay-at-home-mom.html
Your question oozes with one-sided narrow thinking and an obvious lack of understanding about what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is really about.
Your illogical question might as well be worded this way: "What do you think would motivate government leaders, civic leaders, social workiers, teachers, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, many religious leaders, and others to command mothers not to seek employment?"
References :
LDS
March 1st, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Yes! How horrible that a mother should (gasp!) want to actually raise and rear her own children. How outmoded! So much better to place the child in an institution through the day so that he/she can get all the communicable diseases and be neglected by the caregivers. Sounds like such a great life for a life for a small child who just wants mama.
References :
March 1st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I stay home with my kids. Not because I was "commanded" to. I stay home with them because it’s the best thing for them. I did not have my children for someone else to raise for me. I have been blessed that my husband has a good job and that I can afford to stay home.
References :
LDS, stay at home mom by choice