We find it essential to teach our children about algebra and physics yet forget to teach them about the common values that unite us all. These values are the glue that keeps a diverse society together and builds a nation but we assume that some how they can be gained through osmosis. It’s time that we focus on the core and insure that those values are upheld and build on them. Here is how we can accomplish these goals.
(1) Let children continually study these values from pre-sch00l all the way to high school. You might start out with don’t lie and respect your body in pre-school to why illegal drugs hurt your body and cause you to lie in High School.
(2) Volunteering- It’s important that part that at least part of a school week is dedicated to helping others. It could be writing letters to veterans serving overseas or bringing good will to those in a nursing home or hospital.
(3) Discussing core values and the tradition behind them. It is important that students understand the various faith based communities that emphasis those values in their practices.
(4) Where students can get help when they find these core values challenged whether it be through a broken home, inner city they live in or even through the media.