Module 5 Origins of conviction

How families shape core moral principles in their children through guidance and respect. How these core principles make a lifetime impact. The module videos can also be found in a single list in the VIDEOS tab.

Primary video (view this first)

Module 5. The origins of conviction

Supportive resources (view and read)

Morality and social convention

The distinction between morality and social convention

Moral versus social conventional reasoning

Responsive Discipline on YouTube

Raising Courageous Kids (textbook)

Step Six: From Morality to Integrity pp. 141-162

Workbook entries (after viewing the video and the supportive resources)

8. The experience of authority

I have heard the complaint in some of my audiences, “The problem today is that young people don’t respect authority!” Would you agree?

9. Your significant authority figures

As you were growing up can you recall an authority figure who had an effect on your core convictions? Why did they have this effect on you? This person did not have to be someone you admired.

10. Convictions and ethics

What is the relationship between convictions and ethical development?

Now participate in online discussion

When you have completed the above, visit the online discussion forum at the KSOL course website. Participate in the discussion regarding Module 5. Be prepared to use your workbook entries as part of your discussion.