Universal Virtues
The Family Virtual Guide, by Linda Kavelin Popov, Dr. Dan Popov and John Kavelin, was first published in 1991. It is grounded in the simple wisdom of many world religions, all of which describe the human virtues as the highest aspiration for humanity.
Review these virtues and think about how they play a role in your family or how you can implement these values into your family's daily life.
| Assertiveness Caring Cleanliness Compassion Confidence Consideration Courage Courtesy Creativity Determination Enthusiasm Excellence Faithfulness Flexibility Forgiveness Friendliness Generosity |
Gentleness Helpful Honesty Honor Humility Idealism Joyfulness Justice Kindness Love Loyalty Mercy Moderation Modesty Obedience Patience Peacefulness |
Prayerfulness Purposefulness Reliability Respect Responsibility Reverence Self-discipline Service Steadfastness Tact Thankfulness Tolerance Trust Trustworthiness Truthfulness Unity |
Help your child identify when he or she is exhibiting these virtues (i.e. when he/she helps with the dishes, he/she shows cleanliness and courtesy; when he/she shares toys with another child or sibling, he/she shows flexibility and generosity; etc.).