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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN VALUES

What are values? We all have one concept of what values are, by one psychologist's definition :" Values are light-houses, they keep you from crashing on the rocks."

HONESTY- tell the truth! think about it , you know who is truthful in your group of friends , coworkers and children.

COURAGE- have the strength not to follow the crowd, when the crowd is wrong.People of courage say NO and mean it.they influence others by the strength of their convictions. Would you rather be a leader or a follower ?It takes courage to be a leader.

PEACEFULNESS- learn to compromise rather than argue.

SELF RELIANCE - be responsible for your own actions.abandon the need to blame outside forces. It is a commitment to personal excellence in everything you do. Parents must learn to let children make decisions. People who are allowed to make small mistake as children mature earlier.Their decisions making ability enables better life choices.

SELF DISCIPLINE- use moderation in eating. Our children know if we are in control and taking care of ourselves.

FIDELITY- be true to your commitments. If you say it you should mean it.If you change your mind later you should know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.

JUSTICE AND MERCY- be fair in everything you do. live by the golden rule, if it is not something you would not like done to your loved ones, don't do it with someone else. Consider this when setting rules and consequences.

LOVE- tech your children to love themselves and others. They will always care for themselves and others.