This paper discusses effective parenting and how television can be used to stimulate communication between parent and child. Research on viewing habits, and social statistics on teenage pregnancy and drug and alcohol use provide a background for examining parent-child communication and lead into a discussion of Kohlberg's theories of moral…

This study investigated the relation of self-concept to moral judgment in young children. Forty kindergarten children between the ages of 5 years, 1 month and 6 years, 6 months with I.Q.s ranging from 82 to 144 were each administered a self-concept appraisal and The Moral Judgment Test. Product moment correlations evaluated the relationship. A…

The author presents an historical perspective on abortion, contraception and marriage as a prelude to an examination of changing attitudes toward sex. The article deals with the negative effects attributed to the increased incidence of early dating and early marriage of teenagers in the United States. The author also assumes positions on such…

This study investigated experimentally some of Piaget's hypotheses on the causes of moral judgemental change. The measure of moral judgement chosen was a child's standard of evaluating moral responsibility, on an objective (choice based on consequences) - subjective (choice based on intentions) dimension. Subjects were 72 first and second graders…

Article discussed rationale, goals and criteria for an effective values education program. (Editor/RK)

This article presents 11 generalizations which summarize Lawrence Kohlberg's research into cognitive moral development. (DE)

The teaching of moral values and sensitivity in the schools is discussed in this article. Some teaching techniques, resource materials, and New York State programs designed to develop values are described. (GC)

The author identifies three distinct variations of youthful nihilism. Transitory nihilism refers to a temporary adolescent condition brought about by intellectual and moral growth. Reflective nihilism refers to the attempt to make nihilism a legitimate philosophy. Psychogenic nihilism refers to a condition of psychic instability brought about by…

Reviews existing curriculum materials in the area of values clarification and illustrates a model for educators wishing to develop values clarification activities and materials for young children. (Author)

Suggests several strategies for developing students' social awareness and moral thinking by encouraging sensitivity to audience in their writing. (DD)

The teaching of ethics and values is a concern of American education. Scientific and technological developments and the responsibilities of professional life and of personal morality are discussed. Steps to a quality program in ethics, and the need for a theoretical framework are also addressed. (SW)

Traces the ideas of Rousseau and Spencer concerning proper use of consequences in moral education. Concludes that behavior modification techniques retard the development of principled individuals because they neglect development of moral understanding. (Author/DB)

The debate concerning whether moral education should be taught in the schools is dominated by two views. One advocates values clarification, and the other calls for cognitive moral development. (AM)

Kohlberg's original Chicago study was replicated on a comparable sample of British boys. Considers the extent to which the replication confirms Kohlberg's system of moral development. Examines some theoretical and methodological problems associated with the system and analyzes the prerequisites for future development of theory. (Editor/RK)