Difference between revisions of "Family values"
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| − | '''''Family values''''' refers to a set of common beliefs held by those who believe the [[family]] is the cornerstone of society. | + | '''''Family values''''' refers to a set of common beliefs held by those who believe the [[family]] is the cornerstone of society. It is a phrase most often associated with [[United States of America|American]] [[conservative]]s. |
| − | Family values often overlap with [[ | + | Family values often overlap with [[conservative]] or [[small town values]] and include: |
* Opposition to [[homosexual]] indoctrination | * Opposition to [[homosexual]] indoctrination | ||
* [[Pro-life]] beliefs | * [[Pro-life]] beliefs | ||
| − | * Belief in the importance of | + | * Belief in the importance of religion and [[prayer]] in everyday life |
| − | * An emphasis on truth | + | * An emphasis on truth and [[humility]] |
* An emphasis on hard-work and strong personal character | * An emphasis on hard-work and strong personal character | ||
* An emphasis on personal responsibility | * An emphasis on personal responsibility | ||
| − | * Belief that parents, and not government, know what is best for their children | + | * Belief that parents, and not [[government]], know what is best for their children |
| − | * Emphasis on self reliance, | + | * Emphasis on self reliance, as opposed to government handouts |
| − | Liberals typically mock these values in an elitist fashion, and smear those who hold family values as [[racist]] or [[red-necks]], when the opposite is true. | + | Liberals typically mock these values in an elitist fashion{{fact}}, and smear those who hold family values as [[racist]] or [[red-necks]], when the opposite is true. |
Revision as of 23:24, October 23, 2008
Family values refers to a set of common beliefs held by those who believe the family is the cornerstone of society. It is a phrase most often associated with American conservatives.
Family values often overlap with conservative or small town values and include:
- Opposition to homosexual indoctrination
- Pro-life beliefs
- Belief in the importance of religion and prayer in everyday life
- An emphasis on truth and humility
- An emphasis on hard-work and strong personal character
- An emphasis on personal responsibility
- Belief that parents, and not government, know what is best for their children
- Emphasis on self reliance, as opposed to government handouts
Liberals typically mock these values in an elitist fashion[Citation Needed], and smear those who hold family values as racist or red-necks, when the opposite is true.