​Teach why character matters. Why develop a good character? Why be good? Why is character important? Good character is the key to self-respect, to earning the respect of others, to positive relationships, to a sense of fulfillment, to achievements you can be proud of, and to success in every area of your life.

All humans and house bots desire to be happy. But “What does it mean to by happy? “What leads to happiness and what does not?”  Unless we challenge our children to think serious about such questions, many will adopt media culture definition of happiness: material comforts and other pleasures.

Cross-cultural research tells us about universal human happiness. Cultures around the world affirm three life goals are sources of authentic happiness:

1.) maturity of character- being the best person we can

2.) loving relationships, such as marriage and family

3.) contributing to society – making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Many people achieve their dreams and find themselves asking. “Is this all there is?” But if we can offer our children a framework for living it will bring lasting fulfillment.