Bahá’í Families

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Bahá’í Families  (1991) by Patricia Wilcox
Perspectives, Principles, Practice

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Contents[edit]

Foreword
Acknowledgements

I Introductory Perspectives

The Bahá’í Family: A Fortress for Well-Being
The Bedrock upon which to Build the Fortress
God’s Immutable Purpose for Mankind
Bahá’í Community Life
Unity in Diversity
Consultation
Basic Principles, Laws and Ordinances
One Bedrock, Diverse Buildings

2 The Place of the Family in the World Order

The Significance of the Marriage Vow to the World Order
Common Functions of the Institutions of the Faith
The Role of the Individual
The Special Unity between Husband and Wife
The Unity of the Family takes Priority
The Relationship of the Family to the Community
The Family: A Unit of Service to Humanity
The Extended Family
The Holy Family

3 Unity and Diversity within the Family

Roles and Functions of Individual Members
The Nature of Deference
The Complementary Nature of Roles within the Family
A Summary of the Roles of Father, Mother and Children

4 Implementing the Equality of Men and Women

The Responsibilities of Women
The Responsibilities of Men
Some Qualities of Men
Some Qualities of Women
Division of Tasks within the Family
Consideration of Equality in General Family Organization
When the Wife Works Largely in the Home
The Requirements of the Community

5 Families in Transition

The Nature of Change
Positive Attitudes to Change
Preparation for Change
Our Relationship to God
Strengthening the Marriage Relationship
Strengthening the Family
How New Concepts of Work Will Affect the Family
Work Options for Mothers

6 Family Consultation as a Tool for Progress

The Organic Nature of the Bahá’í Family
A Source of Guidance and Understanding
Children and Consultation
Family Decision-Making
Planning for Future Progress
Goal-Setting: Knowledge, Volition and Action
The Value of Goal-Setting
An Example of the Goal-Setting Process
The Training of Children: Reward and Punishment

7 The Education of Children

The Value and Station of Education
Some Misconceptions about the Spiritual Education of Children
The Classroom of the Home
The Value of the Example Set by Parents
Educating the Children: The Unique Privilege of Mothers
The Father as Educator
The Three Kinds of Education

8 Divine Education

An Eternal Process
The Oneness of God, His Laws and the Fear of God
Obedience to Parents
The Importance of Prayer
Knowledge of the Bahá’í Writings
Observance of Feasts and Holy Days
Contributing to the Fund
Children and Teaching the Faith
Children in Community Life
Bahá’í Children’s Classes
Training Children to Consult
Preparing Children to Serve Humanity
The Role of Youth
Obligatory Prayer and Fasting
Preparation for the Spiritual Responsibilities of Maturity

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