We live in a linguistically-deprived environment, in which the ability to distinguish reality from illusion is vital to survival.

Outlines standards to use in judging which books will be good, and which ones bad, for children; suggests that children's novels should be characterized by their responsibility to the demands of immediate life. (GT)

Demonstrates how five daytime television shows present American values regarding love and sex, money and materialism, and shame and guilt. (DD)

The use of values clarification methods offers a means of dealing with the social-emotional stigmas associated with venereal diseases; techniques of educating students on this subject are discussed. (JD)

Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning and Hogan's theory of moral character were studied in relation to: (1) Rule Compliance; (2) Avoidance of Stealing; and (3) Moral Judgment. Hogan's theory was superior in predicting Rule Compliance while Kohlberg's theory was superior in predicting the Avoidance of Stealing and Moral Judgment. (Author/JAC)

In light of the movement to heighten moral sensitivity in the classroom, the Nazi holocaust is being discussed in many parts of the country. In this article comparisons are suggested of this aspect of Jewish history with black slavery and American Indian experiences. (Author/GC)

Points out that the "Little House" books reveal a true picture of the ethics and values of the American pioneers.

In examining the stability of the family as a provider for moral development, this research takes a sociological viewpoint in considering the general attitudes toward the family as an institution over a span of time; the role of the family in moral development; some problems for both the family and the school; and the structural problems occurring…

Suggests that teachers of speech emphasize the primacy of ethical considerations in communication through channels such as textbook selection, student activity planning and student evaluation criteria. (MH)

Discusses the varieties of methodological approaches used by historians to understanding the emergence of slavery in the United States. (RK)

Reports the University of New York at Albany has been charged with violations of federal and state regulations for not obtaining approval of an ethics committee to conduct research on human subjects. (SL)

The author discusses the application of Kohlberg's model of moral development to literature as a technique for promoting value identification and moral growth in secondary school children. (MJB)

With the development of sophisticated techniques in the biology of conception, fetal research, sustaining life after functional death, and abortion, legal and ethical questions face the medical community. (JD)