Each child takes a turn planning and preparing supper one night a week. Those who com plain about the meal get to wash the dishes. In a family this size, children learn to share. They learn the difference between necessities and extras. They learn to budget, and they learn to be resourceful, Bentley said.
Parents learn to balance their time so they have some left for each other and themselves.
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.