Possible Points to discuss the role of a parent to teach their child moral values
- consider the various roles of a parent in their child’s development
- discuss the extent to which teaching moral values is the most important role
- make a judgement, based on consideration of the evidence and argument put forward about the most important role of a parent.
- what is meant by ‘moral values’ depending on cultural, social and individual outlooks
- the importance of acquiring moral values for interaction with others preparing for later life
- children learning values from parents by example, teaching, reward and punishment, and exposure to real or fictional role models
- socialisation occurs in many contexts, not just within the family circle
- important parental roles include providing safety and security in various contexts
- parents supporting their child emotionally and intellectually to fulfil their potential
- parents having to care for themselves not just their children
- different family models may be considered, as may different stages of a child’s development.