CONSIDER MAKING YOUR STATEMENT OF VALUES

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Sunday, January 10, 1993

Much has been said lately of values, especially family values. The word, value, has several shades of meaning. I'm sure when we're speaking of family values we're speaking of standards, principles or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. Families do not hold to be desirable the same behavior, rituals or standards. For example, for one family it may seem to be of value for every member to be at the table at the same time at every meal to exchange ideas, speak of accomplishments or disappointments, rejoice with or bolster each other up as the case may be.

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