Family Values Hold Us Together
Does your family know yours?
Be OVERT
Write them down, display them, discuss, teach and talk about your values.
Be CLEAR
What do the behaviors that go with your values look like, sound like and feel like?
Categories and ideas for selecting values
Recreational values refer to anything that involves fun and play. Recreation is important in the family because it fosters closeness in the family, opportunities for learning, creating memories, improving social skills, and developing empathy. Examples:
Provide unstructured play time
Have family game nights
Allow and encourage each family member to pursue interests
Take vacations together
Spend time together playing
Social Values consist of things like peace, justice, freedom, equality, and bettering our community. Examples:
Stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves
Be respectful and courteous in your interactions
Volunteer time and skills in the community
Be generous with what you have
Political Values. Although being a liberal, conservative, or moderate may determine your opinion on how the government should run and what laws should be enacted, there are certain political values that remain constant across political parties. American values often include:
Capitalism and private ownership of property
Patriotism
Treat everyone equally, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, or sexual orientation
Follow the law and respect those who enforce it
Work hard for success
Work values include your philosophies about work, finances, and how you spend your money. For children, these values include how they approach school and their education. Example:
Always do your best work
Save a portion of your salary/allowance
Find opportunities to express your ideas and creativity
Be proud of achievements
Make learning a priority
Treating co-workers, fellow students, customers, and authority figures the way that you want to be treated
Moral values are your individual values about what you think is right and wrong. Moral values provide the foundation from which you make decisions. Examples:
Be honest and trustworthy
Be courageous
Stick with things
Add value to the world
Take personal responsibility
Religious values center around the expectations based on the beliefs of their faith. Although each faith has its beliefs, there are common values that many faiths tend to share. Examples:
Show compassion for those in need.
Continually learn & grow both spiritually and intellectually
Be modest in your relations with others
Be respectful and nonviolent when interacting with others
Follow the guidelines of religion