

Smith said: “It is not for you to be led by the women of the world it is for you to lead the … women of the world, in everything that is praise-worthy, everything that is God-like, everything that is uplifting and … purifying to the children of men” ( Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Speaking to the women of the Church nearly a century ago, President Joseph F. Mothers and daughters play a critical role in helping each other explore their infinite possibilities, despite the undermining influences of a world in which womanhood and motherhood are being corrupted and manipulated.

My dear wife, Barbara, has had an eternally significant influence on our daughters and granddaughters-and they, in turn, on her. So today I will speak primarily to the mothers and daughters of the Church. As you might expect, my 5 daughters, 24 granddaughters, and ever-increasing number of great-granddaughters have been asking for equal time. Brothers and sisters, six months ago I spoke in the priesthood session of general conference to fathers and sons.
