Ideas for teaching values - Parenting Video Transcripts
Video 1 Transcript
I think one of the most powerful ways we can teach values to our children is to lead out an example. Example is a powerful way. We don't have to preach and teach and talk a lot about it, we can show by example values. And for us, one of our greatest things we've tried to do and we love to do is just naturally ministering to those around us, our neighbors, our old people, our disabled people, people of other faiths, people of other ethnicities. We never discriminate in our family towards others that are different than us. They're some of our choicest relationships. So teaching values is really kind of an organic process. Another thing we've done is we read tons of great literature from those from history that have shown great valor and courage and bravery and shown great values, you know, amongst their own cultures and traditions.
Video 2 Transcript
One way for teaching our children core values is to teach by example. So if you want to teach them about service, maybe go out and do a service project with them or let them see you serving other people. If you want to teach them about how to use technology well and be responsible, then be careful about the way that you use your phone because they're going to pick up those same habits from you.
Video 3 Transcript
Something that was always really important to my family growing up was going to church together and I feel like it has really brought my family closer together and helped us to grow a relationship with God as a family. It's a lot easier to nurture a relationship with God when you grow up with an example of other people who do that and who take time to learn about God and to nurture their relationship with him. I've learned so much from watching my parents and their examples and their testimonies. So I think going to church as a family and studying the scriptures and praying as a family, all of those things have helped me to become the person I am today.
Video 4 Transcript
I think some really good resources that have been valuable to me are the Book of Virtues. There's literally a book and it has stories from Greek mythology, stories from the Quran, stories from the Bible, stories from history, stories from American presidents that all are centered around teaching values. And there's also a PBS TV show that was done on the same title that I think I really like. Also, Focus on the Family is a Christian ministry that has a kids radio show called Adventures in Odyssey that's really awesome. And I think just looking for examples in history or examples, even if you're not religious, looking in examples in history or stories of people who exemplify good things.
Video 5 Transcript
I think one of my favorite ways to teach our children values is through sharing personal stories. So first, have experiences that teach you values and then to share those experiences with your children. I think also I really like sharing the importance of values in informal situations. You know, it might be just having a conversation about something that had at school and it might be an appropriate time to share an experience you had that teaches an important valuable lesson. I think there's also value in doing formal lessons with your children where you know you sit down and you have a talk with them in a way that works for your children. I think it's important to not come across as being preachy with your children, but to kind of put yourself on their level a little bit and help them feel understood. You know, they're going to want to listen to you if they feel understood.
Video 6 Transcript
When you tell a child to do something and they don't do it, they say, why? The reason is because you said so. So I say, because I said so. Because that's why they are doing it. They need to obey. It's good for children to obey. They will have a better life if they obey the parent. But it's also important for them to know the reason behind your rules. So I'm in the habit of saying, because I said so. And the reason that I said so is that I want you to stay safe. And if you wear your helmet, you're less likely to break your head open if you get in a car accident. You get to just jab, because I said so. And it's true. But they also get the reason and they start to understand your reasons and hopefully take them into their own heart.
Video 7 Transcript
I really want my children to be obedient to me, especially in safety situations like the parking lot. So my phrase is, obey first, ask questions second. I want them to ask questions. I want them to ask, why do I have to hold your hand in the parking lot? But I teach them, obey first, ask questions second. After you have obeyed, then there is time for me to explain. If you do not obey, then you will not be around long enough to hear the explanation. When a child wants to expose themselves in public, or when a child wants to wear an item of clothing that reveals more than I want the child to reveal, this is my phrase. We don't want to show too much of your beautiful body to too many people. It's not like, gross, or don't let anyone see you. Anyway, this phrase addresses body safety without sacrificing body image.
