How to teach children values

Values

The unwritten concepts of good and bad, right and wrong

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Moral development

Process of adaptation and internalization

of rules

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Moral Development Theories

• Freud Oedipus and Electra complex

• Skinner + Bandura Social learning by rewards and punishment

• Kohlberg Cognitive Development Approach

(3 stages)

What is important to you isn’t necessarily to

others...

• Cultural differences• Differences between groups of friends, families etc

Five important valueschildren should learn

• Love• Determination• Truthfulness• Honesty• Consideration

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Honesty

• Your child takes his cues from you, so it's important to avoid any kind of deception

Let your child hear you being truthful with other adults

Justice

Saying "I'm sorry" is pretty easy for a child

help him think of a way to compensate.

Lovebe generous with your affection

Let your child see you demonstrate your love and affection for the people in your life. Kiss and hug your spouse

when the kids are around

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Determination

Congratulate kids when they manage to do things that are difficult for them

The child who hears "Good for you, I know that was really tough!" is bolstered by the recognition and becomes even more determined to keep trying

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Consideration

when a child is kind to someone else, that person is

nice to her. This encourages other genuine

acts of consideration

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How to teach children values according to leading psychologists and parenting

sites

• Set the right example• Talk to them about values• Ask questions that will stimulate dialogue about

values how would you feel if ...? • Help children building a strong self esteem. Give them love, attention, support

• Watch tv programs that broadcast values you support

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