What values will you pass on?

Last Sunday (12 February 2006), I saw the following outside of a church in Western Sydney. (OK! I admit it! I am Westie!)

What values will you pass on?

A couple of weeks ago, I saw Dr. Ruth Peters write Got bad kids? Time to take a look at yourself. She states correctly that values begin in the family. She lays down the following plan:

Make a list of values, attributes, qualities, and behaviors that you admire. ...

Then, make a list of values, attributes, qualities, and behaviors that you definitely do not wish to see developing in your family. ...

Together pare down both lists to those descriptors that you agree upon. ...

Set a family meeting to present and discuss your lists with the kids. ...

As a family, periodically review the appropriateness of the values listed within your family code.

This is all well and good except when the government and others in high standing behave in a barbaric manner. And other people make excuses for them. (See Jeanne d'Arc's article about Fear itself.)

How can you pass on moral values in an immoral society? With great difficulty, I would imagine.

Here the immorality is committed and excused by those who profess moral values.