Values and Children: 20 Ways To Teach Values

2008 May 03 by: Scott

10. Display warmth, support, encouragement, and consistency toward your child.

11. Set high but reasonable standards for your child’s behavior.

12. Listen respectfully to your child’s ideas and feelings.

13. Answer your child’s questions.

14. Offer your child choices.

15. Take time to have fun with your child. For example, play games, read, pretend, look at family photos, share dreams, attend events, participate in sports or hobbies, or volunteer for worthy causes.

16. Agree on family rules and live by them. For example, the television is off during family meals; we are kind to each other; we do not use profanity.

17. Divide chores and work together on family projects.

18. Participate in religious activities and/or be faithful to religious or moral beliefs.

19. Consider how your family spends its time and money by asking yourself, “In my child’s eyes, what does my family value most?”

20. Remember that your child will adopt the values you demonstrate daily.