This book, published by Penguin, is the original handbook of The Virtues Project.
It covers 52 virtues, each with 4 pages of detail. A must-have!
The Family Values Guide is a book for parents and children to use together. It's part of an initiative called The values Project whose vision is to empower adults and children to live by their highest values.
It's not about the practices or beliefs of any one faith, but is sourced in the values which are the common elements of spirituality found in all sacred traditions.
The Family values Guide contains clear strategies to guide parents in raising morally responsible children. These strategies include:
- Recognising Teachable Moments.
- Speaking the Language of the values.
- Setting Clear Boundaries.
- Honouring the Spirit (however that looks to your family).
- Offering Spiritual Companioning, to help children make moral choices.
There are instructions on how to hold a family meeting and how to practice A Virtue a Week as a family.
This book describes 52 values. Each virtue 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 values.
Paperback. Published by Penguin, 319 pages. Multi-faith and multi-cultural. Fully illustrated.
Used by parents, teachers and religious educators in over 85 countries.
ISBN 0-452-27810-4