Teaching Your Children Values Author:Linda & Richard Eyre Authors of "Teaching Children Joy" and "Teaching Children Responsibility" — "The Eyres have distilled in this one volume an absolute storehouse of wisdom profoundly needed today. Their practical, doable approach really works." - Steven R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" & "Principle-Centered Leadership" — Childcare & Fa... more »mily/Parenting
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a strong sense of personal values.
Helping your children develop values such as honesty, trustworthiness, and self-discipline is as important a part of their education as teaching them to read or how to cross the street safely.
The values you teach your children are their best protection from the influences of peer pressure and the temptation of consumer culture. With their own values clearly defined, your children can make their own decisions rather than imitate their friends or the lastest fashions.« less