The Need for Moral Values - Continue with HOW TO TEACH MORAL VALUES

Make your moral code part of your family identity.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE:  "Keep proving what you yourselves are." - 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5. 

* Your moral code should be part of your family, so that can truthfully say: 

"In our family we do not lie."

"We do not hit others or scream at them." 

"We do  not approve of abusive speech."

Your child will see that moral values are not mere rules to follow but that they make up the family's identity.

Frequently discuss your family values with your child. Use everyday situations as object lessons. You could compare your values with those presented in the media or in school. Ask your child questions like: "What would you have done?" How would our family have handled this?" 

Reinforce moral values.

BIBLE PRINCIPLES: "Maintain a good conscience." - 1 PETER 3:16.

Comment good behavior.  If your child displays good moral values in what he does, praise him for it and explain why.  For example, you could say: "You were honest. I am proud of you."  If your child confesses to having done something wrong, sincerely commend him for his honesty before you correct him.

Correct bad behavior. Help your children accept responsibility for their actions.Children should know what they did wrong and how their conduct deviates from the family's value system.  Some parents are reluctant to make their child 'feel bad' about misbehavior. but discussing  bad behavior with your child  this way will help him develop a conscience that is sensitive to right and wrong.

Next time: The Need for Moral Values - TRAIN NOW

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