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MORAL VALUES VOCABULARY

Values are beliefs and ideas about what is important in life and what good
behaviour is. Values influence how a person makes decisions or what they do
in different situations.

What are moral values?

Moral values are known as the set of norms and customs that are transmitted
by society to the individual and that represent the good or correct way of
acting.

In this sense, moral values do not allow differentiating between good and bad,
right and wrong, fair and unfair.

As such, moral values are introduced from early childhood by parents or

authority figures, and later, at school, are reinforced by teachers or professors.

Many of them are also determined by the religion we practice and many others
are so ingrained in our societies that their violation can even lead to legal
sanctions.

Why are Moral Values Important?

Moral values are important because they help us to make the right
choices in life. They also teach us how to treat other people with respect and
how to behave in a way that is acceptable in society.

Moral values are also important because they help us to develop a strong
sense of right and wrong. They can also help us to develop empathy for
others and to understand the consequences of our actions.

Are Moral Values Learned or Innate?

Most people believe that moral values are learned. This means that they are
not something that we are born with, but something that we acquire through
our experiences and interactions with others. From childhood, we learn how to
share, how to be truthful, and how to care for others.

As we grow older, we continue to learn new moral values from our families,
our friends, and our wider community. We also learn about moral values
through the media, such as television, books, and films.

Examples of moral values are:

Caring, means showing kindness and concern for others. It also includes being helpful
and considerate. When you care about someone, you want what is best for them;
fairness, means treating people equally and justly. It includes being impartial and not
showing favoritism. When you are fair, you give everyone a chance to succeed;
courage, is the ability to do something even though you are afraid. It includes
standing up for what you believe in and not backing down even when the odds are
against you. Being brave does not mean that you are fearless. It means that you
can face your fears and do what is right, even when you are afraid; self-Control, is

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the ability to control your emotions and impulses. It includes being able to resist
temptation and making responsible choices. When you have self-control, you are in
control of your life and are not controlled by your emotions; work Ethic, a strong
work ethic is the willingness to work hard and do your best. It includes being punctual,
responsible, and reliable. When you have a strong work ethic, you can be counted on
to do your job well; perseverance, is the ability to keep going even when things are
tough. It includes being persistent and never giving up. When you persevere, you don't
let obstacles get in your way; integrity, Integrity is the quality of being honest and
having strong moral principles. When you have integrity, you do the right thing even
when no one is watching; compassion, is the ability to care for others and feel
empathy for their situation. It includes being kind and understanding. When you are
compassionate, you want to help others who are suffering; forgiveness, is the ability
to let go of anger and resentment. It includes being able to forgive yourself and others.
When you forgive, you do not hold grudges; gratitude, when you are grateful, you
realize that everything is a blessing or a learning moment. Being thankful and
appreciative not only shows good morals towards others but can also internally benefit
you. When you are grateful for what you have – no matter how small, it can make you
happier and more positive; cleanliness, have you ever heard the expression, ”
Cleanliness is close to Godliness”? There is a lot of truth to that statement. When you
are clean, it shows that you have self-respect, and you respect others. It also shows
that you are a healthy person who is not a carrier of the disease. Keeping your
environment clean is also important. A clean house or office is a sign that you can care
for yourself, and others and you are ready to welcome others in; patience, when you
can wait calmly and not get angry, you are much more likely to have a good outcome.
It includes being able to control your emotions and not fly off the handle at the first
sign of anger or confrontation. When you are patient, you don't act impulsively;
kindness, when you are kind, you show concern for others and act in a way that
pleases or benefits them. It includes being gentle, caring, and helpful; faithfulness,
is being reliable, trustworthy, and having allegiance to someone, something, or an
ideal you proclaim to believe in. You can be faithful to a spouse by not cheating on
them sexually or emotional; open-mindedness, an open mind is the ability to see
things from different perspectives and not be quick to judge. It includes being willing
to listen to others, having empathy, and being willing to learn new things even if they
are out of your comfort zone. When you are open-minded, you don't just listen to
others, you actually hear them. You don't make assumptions about what they are
saying but instead, try to understand their point of view. Learning new things, even if
they go against what you believe, helps an individual and society continue to move
forward; honesty: the quality of being honest, respect: a feeling of deep admiration
for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements,
gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to
return kindness, loyalty: the quality of being loyal, a strong feeling of support or
allegiance, tolerance: the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the
existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with, solidarity:
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common
interest; mutual support within a group, generosity: the quality of being kind and
generous, friendship: the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends,
goodness: the quality of being morally good or virtuous, modesty: the quality or
state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities, empathy:
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, responsibility being
responsible means being reliable and dependable. It also includes being
accountable for your actions and taking responsibility for your mistakes.

There are also certain hierarchical scales between moral values that, in the
midst of a conflict, force us to prioritize one over the other.

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For example, loyalty is fundamental in a friendship, but if a friend has

committed a crime and the police question us, the correct thing would be for
us to privilege the value of honesty over our loyalty.

In the same way, in certain situations we can alternate between one and
another value.
For example, if we are very happy celebrating an important date, with loud
music for a few hours, our neighbors will understand that they must practice
tolerance. But if we exceed the duration of the celebration, and at one in the
morning we still keep the volume at maximum, then our neighbors will have
every right to demand that we respect their dream.

Moral values are essential to achieve a climate of harmony and coexistence in

societies, in this sense, they can be regulated by society itself through social
sanctions, of a private order, or through penalties or punishments
contemplated in the legal code of the country.

ADJECTIVES TO DISCRIBE PERSONAL BEHAVIOR IN RELATION TO

MORAL VALUES

Moralistic, right, courteous, kindly, seemly, noble, square, decent, laudable,

true-blue, principled, straight, decorous, meritorious, trustworthy, proper,
upright, dutiful, modest, truthful, righteous, worthy, exemplary, praiseworthy,
upstanding, elevated, aboveboard, high-minded, pure, virtuous, good,
blameless, honorable, respectable, innocent, chaste, immaculate, saintly,
conscientious, incorruptible, salt of the earth, meet, correct, just, scrupulous.

(Moralista, correcto, cortés, bondadoso, decoroso, noble, recto, decente,

loable, honesto, de principios, recto, decoroso, meritorio, digno de confianza,
correcto, recto, obediente, modesto, veraz, justo, digno, ejemplar, digno de
elogio, íntegro, elevado, honrado, magnánimo, puro, virtuoso, bueno,
intachable, honorable, respetable, inocente, casto, inmaculado, santo,
concienzudo, incorruptible, sal de la tierra, digno, correcto, justo, escrupuloso.)

Prioritize the values in the image

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MORAL DILEMMAS
Your Best Friend's Wedding
You are at your best friend's wedding just an hour before the ceremony is to start. Earlier that day,
you came across definitive proof that your best friend's spouse-to-be is having an affair with the
best man/maid of honor, and you catch them sneaking out of a room together looking disheveled. If
you tell your friend about the affair, their day will be ruined, but you don't want them to marry a
cheater. What do you do?
a) Tell your best friend; sure the day will be ruined, but better a day ruined than an
entire life.
b) Say nothing; your job is to be supportive and participate in your friend's happiness.

Robbin' Hood
You are an eyewitness to a crime: A man has robbed a bank, but instead of keeping the money for
himself, he donates it to a poor orphanage that can now afford to feed, clothe, and care for its
children. You know who committed the crime. If you go to the authorities with the information,
there's a good chance the money will be returned to the bank, leaving a lot of kids in need. What do
you do?
a) Turn the robber in to the authorities; right is right.
b) Say nothing since the money went to what you deem a good cause.

Company Policy
You have a job as network administrator for a company that also employs your best friend's
husband. One day, your best friend's husband sends you a message asking you to release an
email from quarantine. This requires you to open the email, at which point you discover that it's
correspondence between this guy and his secret lover. After releasing the email, you find yourself in
a pickle. Your instinct is to tell your best friend about his husband's infidelities, but divulging the
contents of company emails is against company policy and you could lose your job. Once it
becomes plain that your best friend found out about his cheating husband through a company
email, all trails will inevitably lead to you as the leak. Do you tell him about the indiscretion?
a) Yes; your loyalty to your best friend eclipses any company policy.
b) No; it sucks that your best friend has a cheating husband, but you can't risk
losing your job.

A Sinking Sensation
You've been on a cruise for two days when there's an accident that forces everyone on board to
abandon ship. During the evacuation, one of the boats is damaged, leaving it with a hole that fills it
with water. You figure that with 10 people in the boat, you can keep the boat afloat by having nine
people scoop the filling water out by hand for 10 minutes while the 10th person rests. After that
person's 10-minute rest, he or she will get back to work while another person rests, and so on. This
should keep the boat from sinking long enough for a rescue team to find you as long as it happens
within five hours. You're taking your first brake when you notice your best friend in a sound lifeboat
with only nine people in it and he beckons you to swim over and join them so you won't have to
keep bailing out water. If you leave the people in the sinking boat, they will only be able to stay
afloat for two hours instead of five, decreasing their chance of being rescued, but securing yours.
What do you do? (Source: [Listverse](http://listverse.com/2007/10/21/top-10-moral-dilemmas/))
a) Stay in your boat and hope that you are all rescued in five hours time, before
the boat sinks and you all drown.
b) Jump ship and join your friend in his boat and hope that the others are
rescued within two hours.

The Accidental Samaritan

You're involved in a two-car crash on your way to work one morning in which you accidentally hit
and kill a pedestrian. As you get out of the car, you are intercepted by a tearful woman who seems
to think that she hit and killed the pedestrian. You're not sure why she thinks she hit the person, but

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she is convinced. There's only you, the woman, and the person you hit on the road; there are no
witnesses. You know that whoever is deemed responsible will probably be sent to jail. What do you
do?
a) Confess your responsibility; you wouldn't be able to live with the guilt of an
innocent person being in jail for a crime you committed.
b) Let the woman take the blame; the thought of being locked away from your
life and family is too much to bear.

A Day At The Beach.

Your family is vacationing alone on a private stretch of beach with no lifeguard. Your daughter and
your niece, both 7, are best friends and eager to get into the water. You caution them to wait until
the water calms some, but they defy you and sneak in anyway. You soon hear screams of distress
and find them both caught in a strong current. You are the only swimmer strong enough to save
them, but you can only save one at a time. Your niece is a very poor swimmer and likely won't make
it much longer. Your daughter is a stronger swimmer, but only has a 50% chance of holding on long
enough for you to come back for her. Who do you save first? (Source:
a) Save your daughter first; you know that your niece will probably die, but you
can't bear to lose your child.
b) Save your niece first and hope that your daughter can hold on long enough
for you to come back for her.

The Spouse And The Lover

You are an EMT on the scene of a car crash that involves your spouse and the lover you didn't
know s/he had. They are both gravely injured, your spouse's injuries the worst of them. You can tell
it's unlikely s/he will pull through. Meanwhile, his/her lover has a neck wound that will prove fatal if
pressure isn't applied soon. Whom do you choose to work on?
a) Work on your spouse; even though s/he cheated and probably won't pull
through, your loyalty lies with them.
b) Work on his/her lover; they can definitely be saved, and even though you
may hate them, saving them is your job.

A Doctor's Dilemma
You are a doctor at a top hospital. You have six gravely ill patients, five of whom are in urgent need
of organ transplants. You can't help them, though, because there are no available organs that can
be used to save their lives. The sixth patient, however, will die without a particular medicine. If s/he
dies, you will be able to save the other five patients by using the organs of patient 6, who is an
organ donor. What do you do?
a) Keep patient 6 comfortable, but do not give him the medical care that could
save his life in order to save the other five patients.
b) Save patient 6 and let the other five die; it's unfortunate, but that's not your
call to make.

A Difficult Decision
You and your son are prisoners at a concentration camp. Your son tried to escape but was
recaptured and sentenced to hang at the gallows. To send a message to all others who may try to
escape, the guard orders you to pull the chair out from under your son; if you refuse, the guard will
kill your son and another innocent person in the camp. What do you do?
a) Tearfully pull the chair out from under your son.
b) Refuse to pull the chair out from under your son, ensuring both his death and
the death of another inmate.

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Core Values List

 Family  Honesty  Compassion
 Freedom  Adventure  Fitness
 Security  Kindness  Professionalism
 Loyalty  Teamwork  Relationship
 Intelligence  Career  Knowledge
 Connection  Communication  Patience
 Creativity  Learning  Change
 Humanity  Excellence  Prosperity
 Success  Innovation  Wellness
 Respect  Quality  Finances
 Invention  Commonality  Gratitude
 Diversity  Contributing  Grace
 Generosity  Spiritualism  Endurance
 Integrity  Strength  Facilitation
 Finesse  Entertain  Effectiveness
 Love  Wealth  Fun
 Openness  Speed  Fame
 Religion  Power  Justice
 Order  Affection  Appreciation
 Advancement  Cooperation  Willingness
 Respect  Love of Career  Trusting Your Gut
 Joy/Play  Friendship/Relation  Giving People a
 Forgiveness ship Chance
 Work Smarter and  Encouragement  Patience
Harder  Pride in Your Work  Forgiveness
 Excitement  Clarity  Self-Respect
 Change  Fun-Loving  Abundance
 Goodness  Charisma  Reciprocity
 Involvement  Humor  Enjoyment
 Faith  Leadership  Entrepreneurial
 Wisdom  Renewal  Happiness
 Beauty  Home  Harmony
 Caring  Be True  Peace
 Personal  Contentment
Development  Friendship
 This Too Shall  Courage
Pass Attitude  Balance

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37 examples of ethics and morals

Ethics is the study of moral principles, while morality is a system of principles
that dictate what should be good or bad social behavior. In other words,
morality is a kind of guide of behavioral norms to follow, while ethics is the
study of those norms.

There are many examples of ethical and moral principles in our daily lives.
Below is a list of some of them.

Examples of ethical principles

Ethical principles are based on ideals of conduct and are important because
they allow us to live in society in a more harmonious way. Here are some of
the most important principles for better living:

1. Respect
Respect is the consideration we have for others, regardless of their condition,
age, gender or way of thinking. Respecting others is recognizing their
existence and valuing their humanity. Therefore, respect is one of the
fundamental ethical principles for social coexistence.

When we treat our parents with consideration, when we help our siblings or
peers, we are acting with respect.

2. Justice
Justice is an ethical principle that applies to treating all people equally, giving
each their due. From the point of view of law, justice establishes a legal
framework that serves as a reference to establish harmonious and balanced
relationships between the members of a society.

When a person harms another and is punished according to what is based on

justice legal norms, it is being done.

3. Honesty
The principle of honesty requires acting with rectitude. An honest person says
and does the right thing because it is the right thing to do and because,
furthermore, they are considering the common good above their own.
An example of honesty is returning someone's wallet who dropped it on the
street.

4. Tolerance
Tolerance is respect for ideas, opinions and beliefs contrary or different from
ours. Tolerating does not imply agreeing, but understanding that each person
has the right to express their convictions.

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For example, in the same family they can support different political
movements, and if tolerance prevails, this should not affect the relations
between its members.

5. Responsibility
Acting responsibly means taking responsibility for the consequences of our
actions. When doing something that brings us a positive result, it is very easy
for us to show our faces and take the credit. But when our actions are wrong,
it can be difficult to recognize and accept the consequences.

For example, when a student does not prepare for an exam and is failed, they
have to assume the consequences that this action implies (repeat the exam,
repeat the semester, etc.).

6. Truth
The truth is the relationship that exists between what is expressed and the
reality of the facts. The truth is the basis of solid interpersonal and social
relationships and is an essential ethical principle in a society that aspires to
transparency at all levels. For example, a child breaks something, the mother
asks who did it, and the child says it was him.

7. Integrity
The principle of integrity refers to acting doing the right thing, according to
what morality dictates. For example, if we find an object and return it to its
owner, we are acting with integrity.

8. Compassion
It is the understanding of the suffering of others, accompanied by some action
that allows to alleviate the situation temporarily or permanently.
For example, an unemployed person explains his situation on social networks,
and in response, many people express solidarity and offer him a job.

9. Fairness
Equity is an ethical principle that implies giving each individual what
corresponds to him according to his condition or his merits. For example, when
a student is given extra time to complete an exam because of a physical or
cognitive condition that prevents them from performing in the same way as
their peers.

10. Freedom
Freedom is an ethical principle that manifests itself in the ability of people to
express themselves and act according to their convictions. However, the
exercise of freedom is not unlimited: it requires acting responsibly and with
respect for the freedom of others. Only in this way is it possible to live
harmoniously in society.

An example of this ethical principle is freedom of expression, enshrined as a

universal human right.

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11. Commitment
The commitment refers to fulfilling the obligations that we have contracted,
regardless of the obstacles that may arise. For example, a doctor should
always arrive early for surgery. If you are late or do not show up, the well-
being and even the life of your patients may be in danger.

12. Transparency
Transparency is expressed in the clarity of our intentions and actions. In the
field of public administration, transparency is a principle that implies access to
information and the decisions of officials, as long as it is not contrary to the
law. For example, for a governor to show how he has managed state resources
is a form of transparency.

13. Empathy
It is the ability to understand the feelings and needs of the other. Empathy is
the basis of compassion, since, by putting ourselves in the other's shoes, we
can help them more efficiently to alleviate their suffering.
For example, the mother sees the son crying because he wants to go out to
play and he can't. She understands her son's need to want to be outside and
have fun, so she can understand how he feels.

14. Loyalty
It is being consistent in the feeling or commitment we have with a person,
group or institution. For example, we are loyal to our friends when we
encourage and support them in difficult times because we appreciate them. We
are loyal to our partner when we respect the fidelity pact that has been
previously established.

15. Impartiality
Acting impartially means avoiding favoring any position, way of thinking or
acting. In other words, being impartial requires acting fairly and objectively,
always bearing in mind the common good.
In a soccer game, for example, the referee must be impartial, regardless of his
preferences for one team or another.

16. Equality
It is the recognition that all people have the same rights and must fulfill the
same obligations, regardless of our race, gender, age, educational level, social
status, etc. Equality is a universal human right and is one of the foundations of
justice.

For example, migrants have the right to access public health in their host
country.

17. Solidarity
It is an ethical principle that manifests itself when we support those who are in
a difficult situation. A very common example of solidarity is fundraising
campaigns on social networks to support various causes.

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18. Beneficence
It means acting considering the welfare of the other or the collective. When we
act ethically, our actions should be geared towards doing good. And if they
only benefit us, at least they shouldn't harm others.

For example, in medical ethics, the principle of beneficence implies

recommending surgeries, treatments or medications that generate a benefit or
improve the patient's health.

19. Altruism
This ethical principle is expressed in the action of selflessly helping others,
especially if they are in a disadvantaged situation. An example of altruism are
organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, whose members help victims
of natural or human disasters.

EXAMPLES OF MORALITY
Moral systems vary by culture and can change over time. In any case, they are
guides to social behavior. Some examples of morality in everyday life can be:

1. Treat others as we want to be treated

Also known as the "golden rule", it is an example of essential morality that we
all must put into practice on a daily basis. It's as simple as, if we want to be
respected, we have to start by respecting those around us. If we want them to
be honest with us, we must show honesty in our actions, etc.

2. Behave appropriately in public

Each space has its own codes of conduct: home, work, school. Adapting to
these rules is a way of showing respect for others and creating a harmonious
environment for everyone.

3. Show solidarity with those who need it

Every day we witness situations in which other people are in a situation of
emotional, physical, economic vulnerability, etc. One way to put morality into
practice is to offer our support, to the best of our ability, to help others.
Solidarity is very visible when there are situations of public commotion, but it
is something that we can keep in mind on a daily basis with those who need it.

4. Pay off debts

It seems so obvious, but some people find it difficult to meet their financial
commitments. When we borrow something (especially money), our moral duty
is to pay it back. It is the correct way to demonstrate that we are capable of
keeping our word, of generating trust in the other and of being reciprocal with
the help they gave us.

5. Tell the truth

When we tell the truth we are demonstrating our respect for the other and our
commitment to honesty. The truth is not always pleasant or comfortable, but
the transparency of our actions is necessary to establish relationships of trust
with those around us.

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6. Respect institutions and authorities

Every society has its own governmental, social, religious institutions and
authorities that represent them. Respecting them means abiding by their rules,
as long as they are for the benefit of society and do not harm fundamental
human rights. It also means respecting applicable laws, exercising our rights
and fulfilling our obligations.

7. Honor our parents

Honoring, caring for, and respecting our parents, grandparents, and people
involved in our upbringing is not only a moral duty, it is even a legal obligation
in countries like China. Watching over the well-being of our parents or
representatives, especially in old age, is a way of repaying the dedication they
gave us.

8. Treat all people equally

All people are equal, regardless of our origin, socioeconomic level, cultural, etc.
The equality of people is a universal human right, and we put it into practice
every day when we treat with education, respect, empathy and tolerance both
our immediate environment and those we do not know.

9. Take care of public spaces and assets

Public spaces and goods (squares, parks, schools, libraries, hospitals, etc.)
were designed to promote social welfare. When someone damages public
property, they are taking away someone else's ability to use it. A school with
broken toilets or blackboards can quickly leave many students without the
right to education, so it is important to keep public property in good condition.

10. Respect and help older people

Older people don't just deserve respect because of their age. They deserve
respect because they are human beings, and being older, they are likely to
have some physical or cognitive limitations to function normally. Therefore, by
helping and respecting them we are recognizing their dignity, their value and
their space in society.

11. Protect children

Childhood is a stage that requires love, care and support. Protecting children
and minors means that society, as a whole, must recognize their rights, treat
them with respect, ensure their basic needs, ensure that they have access to
health and education, denounce abuse, etc.

When parents make sure their children are healthy and go to school, they are
protecting them. When teachers recognize and encourage children's abilities,
they are acknowledging their value as people.

12. Give priority to the elderly, children and vulnerable people in an

emergency situation
In a situation of risk, a moral rule is to help first those who are in a situation of
greater vulnerability, such as the elderly, children, pregnant women or people

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with disabilities. It is a moral practice that protects those who, for various
reasons, cannot act for themselves in an emergency.

13. Always act honestly

Being honest is a moral practice that not only guarantees us good relations
with our immediate environment, but is also one of the foundations of a
developed society. Honesty implies the transparency of our actions, therefore,
an honest person is someone who can be trusted.

14. Be tolerant with those who think differently

People do not always agree on our ideas or beliefs. That diversity is valuable
because it enriches life in society by contributing different points of view.
Therefore, it is important to be tolerant and respect those who do not think the
same as us. Being tolerant implies recognizing the other as an equal who has
the same rights and obligations as us.

15. Be loyal to our loved ones

Being loyal implies respecting, caring for and honoring the people with whom
we have a bond. We are loyal to our family when we act for the benefit of all
its members, we are loyal to our co-workers when we work as a team for a
common goal and resolve our differences respectfully. Being loyal requires
respect and transparency.

16. Do not take what does not belong to us

When we take something without permission, we are failing several moral
norms: we are not being honest, nor respectful, nor are we considering the
person from whom we have taken what was his. Even if it is a temporary
action (because we plan to return it) we always need the other's permission to
take something that is not ours.
Taking what is not ours is stealing. And that is not only a moral fault, but a
crime.

17. Do not force an action without the consent of another person

If we need another person to do something, they have to give us their consent
to do it, that is, they have to express their will clearly. Otherwise, we are
violating their right to decide. In a relationship, for example, the consent of the
other is always required, because making them participate in something
without expressing their will can even be a crime, depending on the
seriousness of the case.

18. Preserve health in public spaces

When we use public spaces we are exposed to contracting an infectious
disease, but we can also infect others if we have one, even if we do not have
symptoms. Therefore, if you have an infectious disease that can be easily
spread to other people, stay home until you pass the infectious period. This is
how you protect yourself and the community.

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Important Moral Values for Students to Help them Be a Good

Person in Life
What is the Meaning of Moral Values?
Moral values are an integral part of what makes us human. They are what makes us humane. They
are standards that help an individual choose for himself between right and wrong or good and bad.
This understanding of morals is absolutely necessary for anyone to make honest, credible, and fair
decisions and relations in their daily lives.
Moral development is an essential process of overall human development. And this should start
right from early childhood. Children can shape a good character and a pleasant personality by
following moral values.
It has been long known that the child’s family plays a crucial role in guiding, supporting, and hand-
holding them and instilling key values during their growing up years.

What is the Importance of Moral Values in Students' Life?

Moral values play an essential role in any student’s life. They help build a positive character with
traits such as compassion, respect, kindness, and humility.
They can make students distinguish between right and wrong or good and bad. And it can
eventually promote rational thinking and unbiased judgement among students.
Inculcating moral values to students in the longer run works as a moral compass that helps them
stay off the negative influence of peers, social media, or society in general, as they grow into teens
and then into adults.
Moral values also help in shaping students’ attitudes and beliefs towards various aspects of life and
provide them with a unique perspective.
They may also help in boosting their self-confidence and help them stay positive in difficult
situations.

How to Teach Moral Values to Students?

The importance of teaching moral values to students should begin right at home and from the very
beginning. Parents must take charge in shaping their kids’ life at early stages.
Children learn from the people around them, so in order to teach your kids good values, you must
model them in your life, first. You may verbally explain numerous values, but your kid will only pick
up the ones you showcase through your own behavior.
Personal experiences are like stories, and all kids love hearing stories. Share stories from your own
life, where abiding by a moral value had a positive experience in your life, and your child is bound to
understand better.
Come up with a system, where you reward your child for using these values in his/her life. Praise
and rewards are positive reinforcement that works incredibly well in shaping children.
Students can also benefit from moral education being included in the pedagogy. Schools play an
essential role in teaching moral values as well.

11 Important Types of Moral Values Children Should Learn

Respect
Many parents make the mistake of teaching their children only about respect for elders, but that is
wrong. Everyone deserves respect, regardless of age or social standing.
Respect is an essential moral value that your child must know about at a young age, as it plays an
important role in his/her behaviour around strangers and elders.
Toddlers that learn to respect their peers and elders from a young age will benefit from this, in the
future. Even when the times get tough in the future, your child will be more solicitous of others.
Family
Family is an integral part of kids’ lives. It shapes and nurtures them into adults. Therefore, it is
important to give your children a sense of family and help them understand why family is important.
Do that, and it’s more likely your children will grow up respecting and loving their family through
thick and thin.

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Adjusting and Compromising

It is important that children know that not everything works according to them. Teach them from a
young age that when it is absolutely necessary, they may have to try and adjust.
Your child must be taught to adjust and compromise, only if their own life is not at stake here. W hile
adjusting sounds great in principle, there is a thin line where it crosses over to compromise.
If the child ends up on the losing end because of a compromise, it not only is detrimental, but also
curbs identity.
Helping Mentality
Your child must be taught to help others from a young age, even if it may be a complete stranger.
You have to teach your child why helping others is so important and how you always get it back
when you help someone.
To be a functional part of society, it is important that your child is empathetic to others’ needs.
Respecting Religion
Your child should be brought up, not just to respect his own religion, but also to understand
that every person has the right to choose his/her religion.
Justice
A moral compass and a sense of justice are two of the most important values that any child must
have from a young age.
This is important because the sense of justice decides the moral character of an individual and also
plays an important role in the kind of life they choose to live in.
Honesty
Honesty is always the best policy, and students must be encouraged to tell the truth regardless of
whatever mistakes he/she may have committed.
A fear of punishment or negative reinforcement should never be used when a child is telling the
truth. Rewarding the child in such a time is of extreme importance.
Never Hurt Anyone
Students must be taught and made aware of the physical as well as psychological effects of hurting
someone.
Theft
Theft is wrong, no matter what the justification behind it may be; this is one of the good values for
children. Moral values inculcated at the right stage can make an individual realise their importance
and embibe these for a long time.
Cultivate Love for Education
Education is the biggest weapon one can have, and the thing that has the most impact on where
you end up in life. Cultivating a habit of learning is extremely important because this habit can help
an individual be adaptable to this ever changing world.
Equality
Equality is an integral part of several moral values, such as justice. Treating all individuals equal in
terms of rights, opportunities, and status is essential for eradicating thoughts of supremacy.

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