No government can replace the family. When we try that and other problematic things, as said in the Family Proclamation, we bring upon ourselves: calamities.

• It is no wonder that in the "The Family: A Proclamation to the World", prophets and apostles said this:
  

  "A small quote from it (but read the whole thing: it is life-changing):  
  "WE WARN that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse 
  or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand 
  accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family 
  will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by
  ancient and modern prophets."
  "

• Read "The Family: A Proclamation to the World", and consider carefully its teachings, for family happiness that lasts. What do we really seek...? (main)