This guide, published by Penguin, is the original handbook of The Virtues Project.
It covers 52 virtues, each with 4 pages of detail. A must-have!
This is an excellent book for parents & children to use together. The vision of The Virtues Project is to empower adults and children to live by their highest values, and this book will show you how!
The content includes multicultural quotes from the world's wisdom traditions. But it is not about the practices or beliefs of any one faith; rather the common elements of spirituality found in all sacred traditions.
The Family Virtues Guide contains clear strategies to guide parents in raising morally responsible children. These strategies include:
- Recognising Teachable Moments.
- Speaking the Language of the Virtues.
- Setting Clear Boundaries.
- Honouring the Spirit (however that looks in your family).
- Offering Spiritual Companioning, to help children make good choices.
There are instructions on how to hold a family meeting and how to practice 'A Virtue a Week' as a family.
Each of the 53 virtues includes a quotation from one of seven world religions, and answers three questions: what is the virtue?; why practice it? and how do you practice it? Signs of Success and a daily affirmation are also given. It's never too early or too late to begin practising virtues!
Paperback. Published by Penguin, 319 pages.Illustrated.
Used by parents, teachers and spiritual educators in over 85 countries.
ISBN 0-452-27810-4