 When behaviors are in opposition with values, internal conflicts arise.  People can maintain their own values and still show respect for the values of others.  Respect yourself and others while you act according to your values.  The development of children’s values is greatly influenced by their parents.  Values are greatly revealed through personal choice and decisions.

Values Journal “There is something within us that gives meaning to life, something that provides the basis for ranking our various needs, wants and goals.”

 OPTION #1 INTRODUCTION  ARR #1 Performance Objective Identify 4 personal values and explain how these values  impact behavior and choices.  Have students fold a sheet of paper in half. Leave the paper folded and have them make a list of ten things  they spend most of their time doing (school, watching television, computer, video games, chores, sports,  sleeping, working etc.). Now, leaving the paper folded, have them turn the paper over and list the five things  they hold most dear (family, religion, freedom, friends, relationships etc.) Students should then open the paper  so they can see both lists. Have them draw lines to match the value to the activity it relates to. If students  cannot match any values with their activities, perhaps they need to evaluate their lives. Do they need to  re-evaluate their values or how they spend their time?   COLOR POLL  Place sheets of construction paper on the chalkboard. Select colors that are favorites except one that is not-so-popular. For example:  bluegreenbrown  pinkblackorange  yelloworangepurple  Have students select their favorite colors from those posted on the board. (Have students raise their hands  as you point to the colors and tally the total of students that choose each color.) When you complete the tally,  say, "I am sorry, you are wrong. Your favorite color should be brown (or the color with the fewest votes).  If that is not your favorite color, you better switch now. You will never pass this class unless your favorite  color is the same as mine. My favorite color is brown (or the color with the fewest votes). Now if you really  want to get a good grade, you will wear brown, write with brown ink, and even find brown paper on which to  do your work.” (By this time, someone will probably tell you that this is unfair. It is a free country.  NO ONE can tell them which color to like.)

 Qualities, Characteristic or ideas about which we feel very strongly.  Value define what is of worth.  Our values affect our decisions, goals and behavior.  A belief that someone or something is worthwhile.  Value help guide your actions and judgments. Believe it or not our values even affect the purchases we make.

 You have been given a check for $ to do whatever you like with it. What would you do with it? Share with the class what you would do with it. Conclusion:  What you spend the money on has everything to do with what you value

Home Society School Friends TV Internet You Tube My Space Church Music Books Families Culture Employers The Years you were raised

 Ages Parents  Ages 8-13 – Teacher, heroes (sports, rock, TV)  Ages – Friends (choose good ones!)  Ages 21= Your values are established, but you may test your values from time to time.

 By the time you are seven years old you have already formed values from your parents.  Values need to be taught from the very beginning.

 Values are personal  Our actions point to what we really value  Our values give us our perception of the world  Inconsistent behavior may indicate and absence of values  Values change as experiences change

 Respect others values  When faced with adversity, our values determine our choices  Our values give us identity  Values are subject to change!  When Behaviors are in opposition with values, internal conflict arises.

 Core Values  Work Values

 What is right or wrong; codes by which to live  What is an example?

 What you feel has beauty in nature and life  Do we all feel the same way about this?

 The things we want to spend our money on  How many of you only buy things on sale?

 Things that have value to us in their own right  Example: An antique car, a best friend, a grandpa

 You value something because it helps you get something you desire  Example: You are friends with someone because they are good at a sport and they can help you get better

 Values that most people agree. Equality, world peace, respect.  Does everyone feel this way?  (i.e.: US: value time – in hurry; Europeans: value people – take time to talk.)

 Each region or groups values are specific to them.  Can you think of an example?

Personal Pyramid VALUES Long Term Goals Intermediate Goals Daily Tasks

 Immaturity: – Unclear values – Drifters – Flighty – Uncertain – Apathetic Maturity – Clear values – Life of purpose – Meaning and direction

“If you stand for nothing. You fall for anything.” “It’s not doing things right, but doing the right things. “

 In life, especially as a teenager, it is essential to adopt and practice good values. Values teach self-discipline, honesty to yourself, responsible actions, self esteem, confidence, harmonious relationship and cooperation. Good values also help a person distinguish between right and wrong. It’s hard to go through life without values!