Family values and educational principles

Family Values: Strong Foundations for the Future. Every family has its own rules and values. These shape relationships, decisions, and the way children are raised.

This module focuses on understanding family values and parenting principles. It will help you realize their significance and their impact on relationships within the family.

Better understanding of family values – You will understand how they influence everyday life.
Improving communication in the family – You will learn to express yourself effectively and listen.
Parenting principles – You will gain practical tips for fostering harmonious upbringing.
Conflict resolution – You will learn how to handle differing opinions and seek compromises.
Strengthening family relationships – You will know how to create a healthy and stable family environment.

Do you want to understand what holds a family together? Choose this module and strengthen the relationships in your family.

When you imagine the ideal family, what do you see as the most important thing in it? Space for freedom and individual growth of each member.
Clear rules that provide a clear framework for everything.
Strong mutual support regardless of the circumstances.
Shared experiences and building memories.
The balance between discipline and love.

How would you react if you found out that a child in your family is lying? I would try to understand why it did that.
I would strongly explain to him/her that lying is not acceptable.
I would give him/her time to admit the truth on their own.
I would use a specific example to illustrate the consequences of lying.
I would consider whether something in the family is creating pressure to lie.

What values would you like your children to embrace? Independence and the ability to think critically.
Respect for traditions and family roots.
Empathy and the ability to help others.
The courage to stand up for what they believe is right.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes.

If you had a child who constantly rebelled against the rules, what would you do? I would try to understand what is behind it.
I would set firm boundaries and consequences.
I would be looking for a compromise solution.
I would think about whether the rules are fair.
I would let the child experience the consequences of their decisions.

Imagine that your child wants to go to a university that you consider unnecessary. How would you respond? I would support him/her to try out what interests him/her.
I would try to show him the realistic consequences.
I would let him/her decide, but with the understanding that he/she will bear the consequences.
I would discuss with him what he expects from life.
I would suggest an alternative that I consider to be more suitable.

What influence do you think family should have on the choice of a partner? The family should not interfere, it is my decision.
I like to hear their opinions, but I will decide for myself.
Family support is important, but the final decision is mine.
The family should have a certain weight in this decision.
A partner should be someone who fits into our family.

If you had a child with completely different values than yours, how would you deal with it? I would respect his values and try to understand them.
I would try to explain my views to him, but I wouldn't force him.
I would teach him/her through examples and experiences, not words.
I would work on finding common ground.
It would be challenging for me, but I would try to accept it.

How do you perceive conflicts in the family? They are necessary, but they can be addressed constructively.
I prefer to avoid them and let things cool down.
Conflicts are an opportunity for better understanding.
It is important to have strong rules for resolving conflicts.
Everyone should have the space to express their opinion, even if we disagree.

Imagine you have a family member who constantly breaks the agreed-upon rules. How would you react? I would try to understand his reasons and situation.
I would strongly insist on adhering to the rules.
I would be looking for a way to motivate him/her to change.
I would discuss it with the other family members.
I would give him/her time and space to make amends, but with clear consequences.

If you had the option to choose between an authoritative and a permissive parenting style, which one would be closer to you? Rather free, I believe in the natural development of personality.
Authoritative, but open to discussion.
Balanced, combining rules and freedom.
Tailored to the needs of each child.
It depends on the situation; sometimes strength is needed, while other times freedom is necessary.

All the answers are within us, you just need to ask the right questions. Correct answers don’t exist... But the questions that help you do, yes. Would you like to know the answers to questions that shape your personality?