Youth – less time at activities and more time for family

[Anonymous UserParticipant]

Has anyone heard of a directive where the organizations have been asked to not take the youth out of the home more often than necessary. Like if we have a temple trip on Sat, we shouldn’t have mutual on Wed. I thought it was meant to help the families spend more time together rather than running the youth back and forth to church for those activities.

Any thoughts or ideas?

[Jenny SmithParticipant]

I responded to this question here:
http://www.mormonshare.com/forum/where-to-get-copies-of-first-presidency-letters#comment-2373

No directive instructing members to have only one youth activity per week has been given. Leaders have been instructed:

“Priesthood and auxiliary leaders must endeavor to strengthen the sacredness of the home by ensuring that all Church activities support the lives of individuals and families. Church leaders need to be careful not to overwhelm families with too many Church responsibilities.” (CHI, 1.4)

and also

“Leaders ensure that activities strengthen the family rather than compete with it. Some activities can be family centered, giving families opportunities to participate together. Activities should support parents by teaching their children to be faithful followers of Christ. Leaders also ensure that activities do not become so numerous that they put undue burdens on members.” (CHI, 13.2.2)

Some localities limit the number of youth activities to one per week, but this is a local leadership decision. If you feel that your family is being overwhelmed by church activities, you may consider discussing your concern with a leader.

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