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Michele Borba: 7 Deadly Myths About Raising Moral Kids-And What Parents Should Really Do

Posted: December 8th, 2009 by Michele Borba


REALITY CHECK: Parents who raise moral kids don’t do so by accident. They are purposeful and deliberate in their efforts. They are also aware that they are the single greatest influence over their child’s moral development. Don’t let these seven deadly myths stand in your way of raising an ethical child with solid character.
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Michele Borba: How to Raise a Morally Courageous Kids Who Can Stand Up for Their Beliefs

Posted: August 7th, 2009 by Michele Borba


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REALITY CHECK: A recent Time/Nickelodeon survey of 991 kids ages nine to fourteen revealed some troubling facts: 36 percent of the middle schoolers surveyed feel the pressure from peers to smoke marijuana; 40 percent feel pressure to have sex; 36 percent feel pressure to shoplift; and four out of 10 sixth graders feel pressure [...]



Michele Borba: How to Raise a Moral Child

Posted: July 25th, 2009 by Michele Borba


I recently worked with PARENTS magazine to conduct an online survey of over 2400 moms. One question: “How do you hope your child turns out?” Next to health and happiness, most parents hoped their children would grow to be adults with solid character and strong morals. One thing is certain: parents who raise moral kids [...]



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