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The importance of ethical and moral development Pt. 2 Ethics deal with ones philosophy of life and conduct. It shows training, integrity and overall professional principles, acceptable social conduct. This displays who you are and what your core values are. Morality refers to what is right or wrong conducts and expressions of a person's uncompromising character. Morality deals with honesty and the mental resolutions that become hallmarks of appropriate social behaviors. The rightness and wrongness of challenging situations will gain their judgment from the emotional and mental resolutions that will constrain the desire to act out of character. If you err, always err on the side of right which can become a silent control that guards every interaction. One of the greatest challenges that parents have is the ability to rear moral children that can fit well into society and to have a high quality of life. Moral education will determine if they will be nation builders or if they will destroy the moral fabric of society. Children need to understand social responsibilities and a productive value system. For too long have some institutions highlighted academic success, while little attention is given to the moral growth and development of children. All children must be taught to be kind, respectful and to show sensitivity toward those that are physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. The neglect of any such social values in training and nurturing will rob them of their holistic development. Parents and other family members need to model courteous conduct. They should be caring, reasonable, respectful, trustworthy, polite, and honest, and display attitudes of integrity that will portray unbiased and uncompromising conduct. Here is a list of behaviors that can be used to distinguish persons who have moral values. * Honest and truthful * Courteous, polite, good manners * Good self-management skills * Friendly and gracious * Respect for themselves and others * Stamina to face the issues of today and the future * Tolerance and understanding * Forgiving, refuse to harbor grudges * Community service oriented * Trustworthy * Faithful and loyal to promises * Demonstrate low tolerance for defaming people's character * Avoid the use of illegal drugs For morality to be taught effectively, parents must verbalize the principles and live the ideals that are expected. The mental process should be encouraged, since their thinking will help them to analyze the consequences of their choices of behavior in crunch times. If children can enter into the feelings of those to whom disrespect is given, it might help them to minimize or deter them from anti-social conducts. One of the ways that children's moral reasoning can be understood is the polite and respectful ways that parents treat them. As parents show respect for their children, they will in turn, find it easier to respect and honor them, as well as civil authorities. The morality of independence as they the mature, should teach individuals the importance of being responsible in the home and community. Children must be taught the importance of kindness and obedience. If schedules are designed to allocate the distribution of home duties, the habit of industry will be formed and will influence good order in their adult years. Every ethical conduct and moral decision is a block in nation building. Effective moral training will teach limits and boundaries both at home and in the community, which undoubtedly will help to solve some of the social weaknesses. Parental guidance should allow quality times for emotional bonding and ethical training. Seeds must be sown for mutual love, good manners and lifelong social skills, as well as sensitivity to their obligation to create a healthy environment. Persons, who do not practice social graces, will have tremendous difficulties in their relationship with family members, friends and persons in authority. It demands time and proper technique for teaching moral values that will engender positive self-image and admirable character. Some people have to survive in a hostile environment that is bombarded by anger, violence and disregard for law and order. They need tools for such challenges. They will only survive if moral values are established and engrained in their social growth. Morality which should be the foundation of our personalities is more important than the beauty of our faces. Moral and ethical codes of conduct are the pivots upon which all other values are built. Pansy Hamilton Brown can be reached at P.O. N-10152 Nassau, Bahamas or e-mail: pansyhamb@hotmail.com. Wednesday, November 11, 2009