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Heath, Harriet – 2000
This book was written to help parents integrate their values into family life and pass them on to their children. The book helps parents: (1) know their own values; (2) understand what their values mean to them; (3) live by their values; (4) model values in ways children can see and understand; (5) realize what a child must know and be able to do…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Moral Development, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship
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Terkel, Susan Neiburg – PTA Today, 1993
Suggests family activities related to moral values: (1) instilling the giving habit; (2) using stories and games to trigger moral reflection; (3) encouraging earth ethics; (4) developing the moral opinion habit; (5) making moral reminders part of the home decor; (6) using every opportunity to teach; and (7) sharing holidays with others. (GLR)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Ethical Instruction
Walsh, David – 1994
Many believe that America's children are exposed to negative messages by the media--violence, irresponsible sex, and materialism--making it difficult for parents to teach traditional values. Noting that what motivates parents is the desire to teach their children right from wrong while what motivates society is financial profit, this book explores…
Descriptors: Advertising, Child Rearing, Competition, Mass Media Effects
Sweeney, Christine, Ed. – 1997
This guide lists 134 colleges and universities selected as exemplars of character-building institutions. Its goal is to provide counselors, parents, and students with helpful information on the various programs that have been established to develop moral virtue and character. All 4-year accredited colleges and universities were given the…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, College Programs, College Students, Colleges