Intimacy

The most sacred privilege give to us by God is having the ability to bring children into this world. We are expected to keep it sacred in our marriages, and also in our teachings to our children.

Here are some guidelines in having fidelity in your marriage-

·         Never be alone with the opposite sex

·         Be fiercely loyal

·         Have clear boundaries

·         The most important person is your spouse

·         Put your spouse first

·         Leave your parents and cleave unto your spouse

·         Give service to the opposite sex with your spouse

·         Make sure that your friends support your marriage

·         Love your spouse more than your children

·         Be unified and equal with your spouse in all things

·         Keep your covenants

·         Cleave unto your spouse and no one/nothing else

Here are some guidelines for parents in teaching your children the sacredness of intimacy-

·         The most important source of knowledge about sex is you 

·         Teach them boundaries for dating

·         Prepare your daughters for dating by having daddy-daughter dates

·         Have open communication with your children, so they feel safe and comfortable coming to you with their curiosities and questions

·         The age of when you start talking to your child about intimacy depends on the child and when they are ready

·         Teach them about modesty by your example

·         Teach them the importance of bridling their passions, have self-control and self-discipline

·         View clean and uplifting media

·         Teach them the sacredness of their bodies, compare it to the Temple

·         Line up your behavior with how you want them to become

·         Teach them the purpose that intimacy serves

·         Have appropriate affection with your spouse in front of your children