I remember the day the role of father sank deep into my heart. That means family prayer as well as personal prayer. I often wish there were some way to measure accurately the value of family prayer. What is would mean to little Mary, who is giving her first talk in Sunday School or perhaps her first little talk in Primary, to have the family go onto their knees that morning and make special mention of her that she will do her best and not be too frightened. What it would mean to a special teenage son who is facing a stiff examination in high school, to have him specially mentioned in family prayer.
Family prayer can greatly increase the unity and solidarity in the family.
One of the greatest things a man can do for his children is to love his wife and let them know he loves her. This is one of the great needs today, particularly. We have so much sin, so many men attracted by a pretty face and untrue to their companions. Being an example of all he wants to teach. Teaching them repentance, faith in Christ, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, enduring to the end, praying vocally and in secret.