On the sixth day of creation, God created Adam and Eve in His imaged, he then commanded them to "be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28). We have seen in today's world the choice to have children has become smaller and smaller. We are taught and we know that the choice to not "multiply and replenish the earth" has significant consequences for generations to come. Having children brings blesses not only to individuals but also to society as a whole. Citizens who are parents are more invested in the well-being of their community. There is no greater accomplishment then that of a parent. President Gordon B. Hinckley once said, "Of all the joys in life, none other equals that of happy parenthood. Of all the responsibilities with which we struggle, none other is so serious. To rear children in an atmosphere of love, security, and faith is the most rewarding of all challenges. The good result from such efforts becomes life's most satisfying compensation."1
1. Alan J. Hawkins and David C. Dollahite and Thomas W. Draper,
ed., “Successful Marriages and Families: Proclamation Principles and Research
Perspectives”, Chapter 14
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