"I don't know that it is possible for any organization to succeed in the Church...without adopting the genius of our Church government. What is that? As I conceive it, the genius of our Church government is government through councils." - Stephen L. Ruchards
I think there is great strength in holding family council. Although currently in my home it is only my husband and I, I find great value in holding family council and I know this value will only increase as we add children into the mix. President Ballard stated in a talk that, "The Lord’s church is organized with councils at every level." I think one of the most important levels is the counseling we do in our homes. There is great power and unity that comes from holding a family council.
I have already seen in my marriage and when I was growing up that having a family council allows all family members to be on the same page. It creates a deeper bond between individuals. It creates a safe place for all topics to be discussed. A professor at BYU talks about how power should be distributed in a home. Holding family councils solidifies the co-power that parents hold and introduces unity and equality in parental leadership.
“Each family organization should include a family council comprised of all members of the family unit. Here the basic responsibilities of the family organization can be taught to the children. They can learn how to make decisions and act upon those decisions.” - Elder L. Tom Perry