Sources of values

§ our homes § school § society § friends § TV § church § music § books § families

§ culture § employers § time-period in which you were raised; - 70’s anti-establishment, peace, individuality; - 80’s money, prestige, don’t get caught, etc.; - 90’s earth, green peace, health and fitness, etc.

Your age will greatly influence your values. Different people and things influence you at different ages:

§ Ages 1-7 ‒ parents

§ Ages 8-13 ‒ teachers, heroes (sports, rocks, TV)

§ Ages 14-20 ‒ peers (values because of peers or peers because of values?)

§ Ages 21+ ‒ your values are established, but you may test your values from time to time.

Values versus Facts:

VALUES are things we feel “should”, “ought”, or “are supposed to” influence our lives. VALUE: All people should be active in a specific religion. VALUE: The best time to buy clothing is when the price is discounted. A value is a statement of one’s personal beliefs.

FACTS simply state what actually are. It is easy to confuse values with facts. FACT: Many people are active in a specific religion. FACT: The most economical time to buy clothing is when the seasons change and the price is reduced. A fact is established by observation and measurement.

Values and Behaviors:

Happiness comes from letting values decide your behavior and goals.

Values can change over a life-time as your experiences change your view.

Step 7.Learn the types of values. Say what really matters to you.

Types of Values

Moral/ Material Social / Family

Universal/ Group specific values Intellectual /Career

Step 8.Spend time really thinkingabout the values and what they mean to you.Don’t just pick words quickly. It is not an intellectual exercise; it is connected with your feelings.Listen and ask questions when talking to your family. The intention is to explore and learn about another’s values, not to impose your values on others. At the end, take time to reflect on what was most meaningful about your conversation.

From the list below pick ten words or phrases that are important to you. Feel free to add your own words. Really think what is important to you. Pick your top three words. Circle your most important values.

Parents’ words	Kids’ words
accountability	doing what you say you will do
achievement	reaching your goals
balance home/ work	balancing school work and play time
commitment	working hard on what we believe in
compassion	being kind and understanding
competence	being good at what you do
continuous learning	always learning
cooperation	working well with other people
courage	being brave
creativity	using your imagination
enthusiasm	being excited and confident
efficiency	making good use of time
ethics	doing the right things
excellence	doing excellent work or sport
fairness	being fair
family	family
financial stability	having enough money
friendships	having friends
future generations	caring about the children
health	keeping healthy
honesty	telling the truth
humor/ fun	laughing and having fun
independence	able to do things on your own
integrity	being honest and trustworthy
initiative	making decisions for yourself
making a difference	making life better for others
open communication	talking openly and freely with others
personal fulfillment	having a full and happy life
personal growth	improving yourself
respect	showing respect
responsibility	being responsible
risk-taking	being brave to try something new
self-discipline	controlling your behavior
success	being successful
trust	trusting others
wisdom	Being wise

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