How do we pass on our beliefs and values?
• our values are what we consider most important and will be reflected in how we spend our time, money, and energy
• what values are we modeling to our children?
• “notional values” and "real values”
• our values come from our core beliefs
1. Answering our children’s questions
• gives children a framework for understanding
• what life is about
• why are we here?
• what happens when we die?
• is there a God?
