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* Opposition to [[homosexual]] indoctrination | * Opposition to [[homosexual]] indoctrination | ||
* [[Pro-life]] beliefs | * [[Pro-life]] beliefs | ||
| − | * Belief in the importance of religion and [[prayer]] in everyday life | + | * Belief in the importance of [[christianity|religion]] and [[prayer]] in everyday life |
* An emphasis on truth and [[humility]] | * An emphasis on truth and [[humility]] | ||
* An emphasis on hard-work and strong personal character | * An emphasis on hard-work and strong personal character | ||
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* 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, as opposed to government handouts | * Emphasis on self reliance, as opposed to government handouts | ||
| + | * Support of conservative values | ||
| + | * Suspicion of ferreners | ||
| + | * Nimbyism | ||
| + | * Good Personal Hygiene | ||
Those who do not agree with these family values sometimes mock those who hold them, even going so far as to call values-holders [[racist]] or [[redneck]]s. | Those who do not agree with these family values sometimes mock those who hold them, even going so far as to call values-holders [[racist]] or [[redneck]]s. | ||
Revision as of 04:41, March 12, 2010
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
- Support of conservative values
- Suspicion of ferreners
- Nimbyism
- Good Personal Hygiene
Those who do not agree with these family values sometimes mock those who hold them, even going so far as to call values-holders racist or rednecks.
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