The LDS Church advocates creating a balance that is good for the whole family when it comes to having children. There is no official stance against birth control. Church officials say the number of children a couple chooses to have is a personal decision. Husbands should help their wives conserve their health and strength. Families are a blessing.
Children are a blessing.
But never has the church said you should have a certain number or have as many as you can. Still, members say there is cultural pressure to marry young and raise a family. They think if you don't get married by the time you're 23, chances are you won't get married. Braegger, who is studying English at Weber State University, wants to go on an LDS mission after she turns 21 next year. She said she would like to marry upon her return, but doesn't know when she'll have children.