this week. as opposed to last week or the week before or next week. are you getting bored by this long title?

So this week we talked and studied about the effects of children upon the marriages of couples. I found it interesting that so much marital dissatisfaction occurred as a result of having children. I knew children brought stress but I suppose I hadn't considered very much the dramatic effect it would have upon couples. However the solution is not to stop having children since this is our duty as god's children to bring other spirits into the world. the solution rests instead in preparation and correct action in taking care of a child. a principle we've talked about this week as well as before is the fact that couples need to first take care of their relationship before they are able to take care of the children. Initially I was a little bothered by this since children are dependent but the more I have thought about it the more it makes sense. it's not that children should be neglected, in fact it is quite the opposite. if parents take care of themselves and their relationship they will take better care of their children.