they are serving in the pioneering field or not.

(9 November 1956 to the National Spiritual Assembly of Central America)
[67]

Extracts From letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice
to individual believers unless otherwise cited

68: That the first teacher of the child is the mother should not be
startling,...

That the first teacher of the child is the mother should not be startling,
for the primary orientation of the infant is to its mother. This provision
of nature in no way minimizes the role of the father in the Baha'i family.
Again, equality of status does not mean identity of function.

(23 June 1974) [68]

69: In considering the problems that you and your wife are experiencing,
the...

In considering the problems that you and your wife are experiencing, the
House of Justice points out that the unity of your family should take
priority over any other consideration. Baha'u'llah came to bring unity to
the world, and a fundamental unity is that of the family. Therefore, we
must believe that the Faith is intended to strengthen the family, not
weaken it. For example, service to the Cause should not produce neglect of
the family. It is important for you to arrange your time so that your
family life is harmonious and your household receives the attention it
requires.

Baha'u'llah also stressed the importance of consultation. We should not
think this worthwhile method of seeking solutions is confined to the
administrative institutions of the Cause. Family consultation employing
full and frank discussion, and animated by awareness of the need for
moderation and balance, can be the panacea for domestic conflict. Wives
should not attempt to dominate their husbands, nor husbands their
wives....

(1 August 1978) [69]

70: Noting that you and your husband have consulted about your family
problems...

Noting that you and your husband have consulted about your family problems
with your Spiritual Assembly but did not receive any advice, and also
discussed your situation with a family counsellor without success, the
House of Justice feels it most essential for your husband and you to
understand that marriage can be a source of well-being, conveying a sense
of security and spiritual happiness. However, it is not something that
just happens. For marriage to become a haven of contentment it requires
the cooperation of the marriage partners themselves, and the assistance of
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