Yet they also tear at the fragile nature of families and threaten their survival. Time is an element of conflict for families. It is difficult for families to find time for parenting, for relationships, for self, and for becoming a community of faith. This is our reality. Families are the primary system within which people grow, are formed, and learn to relate to others.
Families are imperfect.
They've never been perfect and will likely never achieve perfection. For many, the family is a primary place for forming and shaping faith. Yet, too many parents and leaders of households are ill equipped to be spiritual leaders. While home may remain the primary place of faith formation for some, the church will be the primary place for others. As peoplee grow and understand their unique relationship as valued children of God, they can begin to apply those understandings to all aspects of their lives.