Some of the things that have been discussed in this class so far have never hit me as hard as they have lately! I didn't realize that the fertility rate all over the world is way below where it needs to be. Sooner than we think, there aren't going to be enough people to take over companies, businesses and families. And trends such as higher divorce rates and individuals marrying later just make this issue bigger and bigger. It's no wonder we as members of the church are told to multiply and replenish! Satan is using absolutely every tool he has to make the family something that is not important. I see people often who say that they don't want any kids and I can't help but think that is exactly what Satan wants. He is destroying the meaning of family even within the church. So when studying these trends, it is important to me to know how I can avoid these and also be able to teach others the benefits of avoiding these trends as well. Our future families depend on us being able to break the cycle and do what is necessary to keep family an important aspect of our lives.