Catholic in America - Teaching Children Values

Teaching Values

Teaching Values is one of the most important gifts we can give our children. Children in America have to make many moral choices. They receive sophisticated messages from the media that we as adults did not experience growing up.

Some people behind advertising and programming have an agenda--a purpose that many times is not consistent with your agenda for your child. As of 2005, over 1 trillion dollars was spent crafting imagery with repetitive messages to guide us--and more importantly, our children--in directions not necessarily in their best interest.

Catholic in America has researched many of the most popular and inspired resources available for teaching the traditional values which have guided mankind for thousands of years.

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May God guide you in everything you do,

Father Peter L. Zalewski

Recommended Resources

Father Pete Zalewski's recommended resources:

The Book of Virtues: A Treasure of Great Moral Stories, by William J. Bennett.

The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories, by William J. Bennett

"These books contain a collection of moral stories and precepts that serve to remind us of the principles that have guided mankind through life's mine fields. I highly recommend these 2 best-sellers to all our parishioners and viewers of Catholic in America."

Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition; Why it Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman.

"This book is a great reminder of the importance of developing our children as whole persons, and gives us insight into their future if we do our jobs as parents."

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey.

"This book is a classic in the pattern of Steven Covey's prior book on developing virtue. Makes a great gift for teens."

Now, Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton

"This book provides good guidance for parents as they see the strenghts and unique qualities come forward in their children. A great book for adults, too."

The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis

"Yes, the devil is real; and this book will help us to gain some classic insight into how he seeks to interfere with the development of us and our children. "

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries, Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D.

"Great book! As a parent, the strong-willed child can be your toughest challenge. Dr. MacKenzie outlines the importance of setting limits on your child and the consequences your child faces later in life if you don't."

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