Introduction: Attitudes and values are the principles and standards upon which we lead our
lives and relationships. They are influenced by our beliefs, our background, education, and
.our individual and social networks
:Causes of moral decline
Parents: Lack of parental guidance
Peer pressure: being influenced by peers (people of the same age) who lack any moral
.compass that directs their behavior
Globalization: obsession with technology, social media content which distort our conception
.of what is right or wrong
..Moral codes: moral codes and laws are not longer respected and implemented in society etc
.Others:- materialistic view of life/ misunderstanding the real essence of life and existence
.little focus on morality in schools -
Examples of attitudes, values
Acceptant of failure - Considers failure as an occasional part of learning.
Caring- Cares for others, the nature , and human-made objects. Caring includes participating
for the well being of all things for the present and future sustainability of a community.
Cooperative - Works with others for common goals and shares ideas.
Enjoyment /Flexibility /Grateful /Knowledgeable - Willing to change, to adapt, to learn and
to appreciate life.
Open-minded/ Optimistic - Tolerates ideas and opinions of others and the importance of
carefully considering and accepting differences
Sensitive - Considers all actions and inactions results on all living and nonliving things.
Share - it is important and enjoyable to help other people.
Self-control - Choose mastery-oriented behaviors that achieve predictable and reliable
outcomes.
Sociable - Values other people and desires to be involved with others to benefit by helping,
caring, contributing
Values communication - Seeks ways to communicate that effectively enable others to
accurately conceptualize the ideas wanting to be communicated.