are mormon families really like the one in that south park episode?

Answer 1

DUM, DUM, DUM , DUM , DUM ! ! !

Answer 2

There's 12,868,606 Mormons according to LDS.ORG. 48 percent of Mormons live inside the US, the rest live outside the US, the majority in 3rd world countries. So no, Mormon families aren't like the one in that south park episode. That south park episode was simply a generalization and stereotype of Mormons. Yes, some Mormon families are probably like that one, but you can't say "Mormon families are like the one in the south park episode."

Answer 3

I would say the South Park Mormon family was greatly exaggerated, but there is a grain of truth to it. Particularly within the Mormon corridor (Utah County). Most of the families are very close and do a lot together and that is not a bad thing, but a lot of the times they do have a campy, cheesiness to them that can be laughable, but that can be true for a lot of people...
Mormons don't hold the monopoly on goofiness.
Hey, if they are happy being them, who cares?

Answer 4

I thought the way the American Mormon family was depicted was a bit exaggerated and stereotyped, but nevertheless more accurate than a lot of the other things that episode "taught." I grew up in a family more or less like that, and it was wonderful.

If you'd like to learn more about the Mormons, visit my website at http://www.allaboutmormons.com .

Answer 5

Nope, but I my family does enjoy rice crispies. I don't think South Park should be used for ANY fact finding about ANYTHING. Mormon famalies are just like any other. Like many other religions, we put a large emphasis on the importance of famalies, and we are encouraged to spend time as a family, to build lasting relationships. Many Mormon families in fact, spend Monday nights together, in what we call family night. There is typically a lesson, or story of some sort, games, food, etc.

"The emphasis on family in Latter-day Saint theology is seen in demographic patterns that are different for Mormons compared to the general population. Latter-day Saint families are larger, are more likely to avoid divorce, are characterized by religious commitment and activities centered around child-rearing, and require great financial resources. The larger family size is associated with beliefs regarding the importance of rearing children. Latter-day Saint families report increased affectionate relations in larger families, a pattern opposite from the general population. Family commitment is deemed crucial for both husbands and wives, and, in practice, husbands and wives who are active in the Church typically counsel together and share child-rearing responsibilities. Latter-day Saint doctrine emphasizes the egalitarian nature of men-women relationships. It is true that not all members are in a stage of life where they can rear children with a committed mate. Those who have never married, are divorced, are widowed, are single parents, or are married to non–Latter-day Saints are included in the community of Saints. Priesthood leaders and the Relief Society are charged both to integrate such families into Church activities as well as provide for special needs. The family is seen as the most basic unit of the Church, and all Church programs are designed to strengthen the family."

abstracted from "Family: Family Life," in Encyclopedia of Mormonism, ed. Daniel H. Ludlow, 4 vols. (New York: Macmillan, 1992) 2:488–92.

Answer 6

i haven'tseen the episode bu i would have to say probably not- there are many different mormon families- not two are the same

Answer 7

No. My blended family is nothing like that. We are realist and freaking happy people.

Answer 8

lol southpark? i never saw the episode but they normally take distinguishing featers and grossly exaggerate them to provide us with many laughs.

Answer 9

The ones I've met are pretty close to that. Very nice people.

Answer 10

Nothing is really like it is when shown on Southpark.
Please learn to separate animation from truth

Answer 11

yes