Value education is a very broad, broad and non-specific concept that concerns not only teachers, but also parents and society at large, yet almost no one pays attention to it. On the contrary, this issue is set aside in favor of the retention of knowledge or the transmission of materials.
There is something much more important than taking a 10 in a test or a grade note in the final newsletter of each course, we are talking about teaching respect and responsibility, training together and social awareness, unfortunately few people bet on education in values as a means of transforming society.
- Why are there so many cases of bullying in schools.
- At what point is everything distorted so that parents lose authority over their children.
- Why do young people leave everything dirty and full of garbage?It is clear: because education in values does not receive the necessary importance.
Perhaps the reason is that providing this type of education and transmitting it adequately requires effort, especially time, that many parents and educators are unwilling to offer to young people, perhaps we have become too selfish. Perhaps we are indifferent to the future of our children.
“Educating in equality and respect is education against violence. “Benjamin Franklin.
Sometimes we think we educate our children in values, aren’t we telling them what to do and what not to do, aren’t we putting limits on them?We may not have any doubts, but do we follow an example?Is it no use telling a child to throw the paper away?If after that you throw something on the ground and don’t pick it up, it’s also not encouraging to say, do you have to reconcile with your brother?when we hold a grudge against ourselves.
The example is the most valuable lesson. The most important values are transmitted through our actions and our words. We cannot want our children to treat others as equals if we don’t do it first.
Therefore, education in values is necessary. Not only for young people, but also for us, because it gives us the opportunity to relearn what we have not learned in the best way.
Not only is it necessary to have someone who speaks and transmits education in values, but it is essential that it be included in any other subject, just as it would be important if this type of education is present in all households and in society in But what aspects of value education are they focused on?
These are some of the aspects that we are trying to convey with education in values and that give us an idea of its purpose, the big question is: why not teach values in class or at home ?, perhaps because, in the classrooms, teach scheduled classes. and completing the program seem to be the only important things. And at home, because you can’t give what you haven’t learned.
“The purpose of education is not knowledge of facts, but of values” – William Ralph Inge-
Understanding and being aware of what value education is now opens up a range of possibilities to deepen the issue and start transmitting it to young people.
We always complain that people do not respect the environment, it burns large areas of green and fertile land in hot times. Do we also complain about racism or intolerance towards other people’s sexuality, which some still show today?
To solve this problem, value education must be considered a real priority. Because, above all, we shape and help people grow. It doesn’t matter how smart they are or what they know. It’s important that they know how to be good people. Now, for that, we must be aware that this type of education is everyone’s responsibility.