Instilling the Virtues of ECK
In what ways can I bring up my children to better understand the virtues of ECK?
How do I know when to honor freedom of choice and when to instill discipline?
How do I steer my kids away from falling into peer-group pressure?
–Ohaeri, Nigeria
Dear Ohaeri,
The virtues of ECK include qualities like kindness, respect for others, honesty, honor, loyalty, grace, faith, and more. In other words, they describe someone who is a good, upstanding human being. The Spiritual Exercises of ECK will help your children be that.
When to discipline and when not to discipline? If they choose to let good values be their guide, compliment them. But also discipline them when they’ve done poorly.
Kids are nearly always under some sort of peer pressure. Try to have a daily family meal together, where each family member gets to tell about their day: the good, the ordinary, or whatever.
Such table conversations make families stronger and help weaken peer pressure.
