Friday, February 08, 2013

1. Friday, February 08, 2013 VALUES and Socialization

2. What is a Value? • A value must be chosen freely, it cannot be dependent on some authority figure enforcing the value (children who go to church because their parents made them) • A value is always chosen from among alternatives. It makes no sense, for example, to say one values eating. One really has no choice in the matter. On the other hand, many of us value what we eat! • A value results from a choice made after consideration of choices. For something to guide one's life meaningfully, it must come about by carefully weighing the consequences. Only then can we make intelligent choices. ie. One's view on abortion • When we value something, we prize it, cherish it, respect it. Values flow from choices we are glad we made, Friends, family, etc • When we have chosen something freely, when we are proud of our choice, we are willing to affirm our values publicly. ie. Terry Fox • When we have a value, it shows up in every aspect of our living. We spend money on things we value. We budget time and energy for out values. • Values tend to have a persistence and assume a pattern in our lives. They are not one time occurrences.

3. Notes • Values- beliefs and feelings about what is important. Morals – good vs. bad ex.) it’s wrong to kill • Value system is a set of values • “Kinds of Values” Time spent, privacy, challenge, security, companionship • Values come from Family by example, direct teaching and/or religious teaching • Moral Code- Right and Wrong

4. Notes 6. They vary depending on religious/ethnic background. What is important to every individual can vary. Ie: Killing during war… 7. Friends, media, families, schools, teachers 8. 1. helps make decisions 2. controls behaviour 3. provides motivations 4. provides confidence and strength 5. consistency to out and actions 6. focus on others not just yourself 9. 1. follow rules of society 2. learn from others 3. choose right over wrong (influence your morals) 4. become aware of your values 5. contribute to the family value system.

5. 10. Help people learn how to fit into society 11. 1. how to get along with others 2. what behaviour is acceptable where you live 3. how to be independent 4. responsibilities you have to your world 12. Need Vs. Want

6. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

7. 14. When all other needs are met 15. It may be difficult to meet all the other needs • Writers, artists, inventors • What about those who thrive despite their family? Can you think of examples?

8. What are your values? Complete values ranking sheet What might re-assessing your values mean and when may somebody do it? Life’s Road Map due on Monday, February 11. Check over marking rubric

9. What We Value! Top 5 – last year • Family – 12 • Honesty/Trust– 11 • Love - 10 • Loyalty - 5 This year • Family – 17 • Love– 16 • Health- 13 • Loyalty – 5 • Honest/Trust - 7

10. Monday, February 11 • Due: Life’s Road Map • Review values. Look at “Our Values.” Discuss. • Major Assignments: The rest of the semester • Continue with Values/Family -> siblings

12. Thurs, Feb 16th, 2012 • Essays back • Rights and Responsibilities • Notes on Relationships within a family continued • Finish Family Life Cycle Sheet • Trailer for “Babies” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vupEpNjCuY • Sibling Rivalry – group activity

13. Tuesday, Feb 21st, 2012 • Finish documentary • Group activity of sibling rivalry • Time remaining – slideshow and notes on sibling rivalry • Test Friday