Questions and Answers
What is the primary factor that influences the moral character of an individual?
Family
What did Zigler and Finn-Stevenson (1987) suggest as factors influencing the values parents teach their children?
Economic status, culture, age, gender, religion, and education
How have modern times impacted the traditional composition of families according to the text?
Modern times have diversified the composition of families
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a biological factor that may impact the formation of moral character?
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What does the text suggest about an individual's moral character as they grow older?
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Why are adults who are considered parents still held accountable for the moral development of their children despite changes in family structures?
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What is emphasized as a key factor in shaping one's moral character according to the text?
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During adolescence, why are teenagers more likely to be influenced by their peers?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an influencer on an individual's moral character in the text?
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How can schools contribute to enhancing students' moral character according to the text?
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Why is it important for schools and workplaces to expect good character from students?
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What does being part of a community entail according to the text?
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Study Notes
Factors Affecting Moral Development
- Moral character is formed by one's actions and emotional responses, which are united and directed towards the moral and the good.
Family
- The family plays a crucial role in the formation of a person's moral character, regardless of biological or non-biological relationships.
- Adults, considered as parents, are responsible for the moral development of their children.
Biological Constitution
- Biological factors such as age, sex, and gender can impact value formation.
- A person's moral character is expected to grow and improve with age, but this is not always the case.
- Sex or gender can have a significant impact when combined with other factors that shape moral character.
Peer Group
- Peers, friends, classmates, and colleagues can influence a person's moral character, especially during adolescence.
- Parents and teenagers should be aware that teenagers are drawn to spending more time with peers, which can expose them to new perspectives and practices that can test their moral character.
School
- Most of a person's life before adulthood is spent in school, where exposure to teachers, classmates, and peers can shape their moral character.
- Schools and teachers can enhance students' moral character if they intentionally teach and model good character.
Community
- Being part of a community means sharing its beliefs and practices, which can shape a person's moral character.
- A community can refer to a locality, neighborhood, town, city, or ethnic group.
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