Position Statement: Agency

Growing up, I always envisioned myself as the perfect mother, raising beautiful, perfectly behaved children. I have since learned that motherhood is complicated and my children are opinionated. It is difficult to watch my children make choices other than what I think is best. I enjoyed studying about agency because I was reminded that every day I make choices, too. I choose whether or not to obey God's commandments, just as my children choose whether or not to obey our family rules. This topic was a good reminder to me that every person has the ability to choose and I need to respect their agency.