Equal Partners

In the Proclamation it talks about husbands and wives have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. Heavenly Father expects us to raise our children in love and righteousness and learn and love the gospel. It says we will be held accountable for this... and if we fail to fill these sacred duties as parents. It goes on to talk about the different roles fathers and mothers will have in the best senerio to raise their children righteousness. Fathers are called to Preside over their families.... in LOVE and RIGHTEOUS. I love that part, to me it doesn't sound like a dictatorship but a VALIANT PROTECTOR. It also says they are RESPONSIBLE for providing for their families.
A mother's role is responsible for the primary nurture of their children. Nurture means to care for and encourage the growth or the development of.

Yep, there is definitely is a difference between how a mom does things and a dad does things.  The next part in the Proclamation says that in these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers obligated to help one another as EQUAL PARTNERS. How can we be equal partners in marriage? The first thing that makes this not only possible but easier is to look for someone to build your life with who you have a common background with, common ideals, standards, beliefs, hopes and objectives. (President Kimball council ed) Why does this make things easier... because you are already starting on common ground and you want the same things. It is also important to put God first, then each other before yourself. Next, have patience with each other. Communicate what you want or expect. Serve another. I am so grateful for a spouse who shares all the children rearing duties with me. He is always willing to jump in and help. Never refusing to change a diaper or a bathroom toilet. All his service to me makes me want to try and do things for him even more. I think this would be a harder thing to do if he was not as willing to help me so much.