Parents are urged here to nurture strong connections with their children, highlighting the crucial role families play in society’s well-being. The verse emphasizes that if parents don’t prioritize this bond, it will lead to a curse on the land. Contrariwise, those who build stable families are blessed. Studies have shown they have a higher life expectancy, lower risks of mental illness, alcoholism and domestic violence. Children of strong families show lower infant mortality rate, lower risk of drug addiction, and lower incidences of engaging in criminal activities after puberty. They also display higher academic achievements, less mental illnesses and fewer unwanted teenage pregnancies. The nation is blessed because stable family units present the lowest cost option for both its members and the State. Families should never be replaced or re-defined. Instead, they need support and empowerment because our success as a society hinges on how we nurture relationships within our homes. The “Creating Family Connections” conference will help you to understand and support those closest to you, guided by love and God’s teachings, naturally fostering stronger familial connections and acceptance.