Ethics and

Family
 objectives
1. DEFINITION OF ETHICS
2. DEFINITION OF FAMILY
3. IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN FAMILY
4.ROLE OF PARENTS AS ETHICS ROLE MODELS
5.COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT
RESOLUTION IN ETHICAL DECISION- MAKING
6.IMPACT OF ETHICS VALUES ON FAMILY
UNITY AND WELL- BEING.
 ETHICS
The word "ethics" is derived from
the Greek word ethos (character),
and from the Latin word mores
(customs). In the legal context,
ethics defines how individuals
choose to interact with one
another. In philosophy, ethics
defines what is good for the
individual and for society and
establishes the nature of duties
that people owe themselves and
one another.
 ETHICS IS ALSO THE “SCIENCE OF THE
HIGHEST GOOD”. IT IS THE SCIENCE OF
MORALITY
IT IS SCIENCE OF THE SUPREME IDEAL OF
HUMAN LIFE.
ETHHICS IS THE STUDY OF WHAT IS RIGHT
OF GOOD IN HUMAN CONDUCT OR
CHARACTER.
  FAMILY
A FAMILY IS A GROUP OF TWO OR
MORE PERSONS RELATED BY BIRTH,
MARRIAGE, OR ADOPTION WHO LIVE
TOGETHER; ALL SUCH RELATED
PERSONS ARE CONSIDERED AS
MEMBERS OF ONE FAMILY.
A good family is one that provides love,
support, and a sense of belonging to
its members. Communication, respect,
and understanding are key elements in
a healthy family dynamic. Shared
values, traditions, and quality time
spent together also contribute to a
strong family bond. Additionally, a
good family encourages individual
growth and celebrates each member's
achievements and milestones.
 DEFERENCE STATE OF FAMILY
• The Nuclear family: The nuclear family is also called
natural family or the restricted family. It is made up of
parents (Father and mother) and children (brothers
and sisters).
• The Extended family: The extended family is made up
of the relatives of the parents in the nuclear family.
These are grandparents, uncles, aunts, nephews,
nieces, first cousins and second cousins.
 IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS IN FAMILY

The ethics of the family may, therefore,

frame a positive program of freer
discussion and education. It may set as
its ideal higher standards of fitness for
marriage, of equality, fidelity, and
affection in marriage, and of joy in
children.
The importance of ethics and
values help a person to look
at his own life critically and to
evaluate his actions, choices,
decisions. It assists a person
in knowing what he or she
really is and what is best for
him or her and what he or
she has to do in order to
attain it.
ROLE OF PARENTS AS ETHICS ROLE
MODELS

“Parents are a child's first teachers and

role models” They are responsible for
shaping up the child's behavior and
implementing positive values in them.
Children listen, observe and imitate their
parents. So it is important that they
should be good role models the kids
would want to follow.
 A parent can be a child's role
model by taking care of their own
well-being. Children need adults
to look up to and parents that
teach them healthy habits. If you
create an atmosphere of healthy
living in your family's home, your
children will be happier and
healthier.
The roles that emerge are parents
as mentors, role models,
protectors, supervisors and friends
for their children. Parents are also
educators who instill religious
values in their children. However,
there are still parents who forget
their responsibilities in the moral
education of their children.
EXAMPLE:
:
Parents are responsible to
provide the necessary food,
clothing, shelter, and medical
care insofar as they are able.
They are equally responsible for
providing sound education and
sound knowledge of their
religion as well as the moral
training of their children.
 ETHICS CONSIDARETION IN FAMILY
RELATIONSHIP

Respect the cultural values, choices, decisions,

privacy and beliefs of families and refrain from
imposing your own values and beliefs. Act
honestly and respect the rights and
responsibilities of parents for their children
and work to establish a collaborative
relationship with families.
 COMMUNICATION AND
CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN
ETHICAL DECISION- MAKING

Conflict resolution can

be defined as the
informal or formal
process that two or
more parties use to find
a peaceful solution to
their dispute.
 What is ethical conflict
resolution?

The ethics of dispute resolution

are the rules and codes of
behavior by which acceptable
practice is defined. Both rules
and codes of practice vary
according to the subject matter
of the dispute, the type of
process that is being used, the
role of the person governed by
the rule or code, and the location
(or culture).
A number of common cognitive and
emotional traps, many of them
unconscious, can exacerbate
conflict and contribute to the need
for conflict resolution:

Self-serving fairness interpretations

Overconfidence
Escalation of commitment.
Conflict avoidance
Negotiation
Mediation.
Arbitration.
Litigation
IMPACT OF ETHICS VALUES ON
FAMILY UNITY AND WELL-
BEING.

Strong family values are the

foundation of a happy and loving
household. These shared ideals
shape a family’s morals,
priorities, structures, and
traditions. Many parents instill
good family values in their
children to help them develop
into kind, responsible citizens.
When families’ values align,
they typically have stronger
bonds and more successful
relationships. By contrast, a
lack of family values can
cause discord and
dysfunction. What are family
values, and how can you
teach good values to your
family?
What Are Family Values?

Family values are beliefs,

ethics, priorities, and
worldviews shared by each
family member. These
behavior codes create
structure in families and can
define each member’s role.
They also help families cope
with difficult challenges and
determine right from wrong
in complex situations.
 These shared principles can
impact many areas of a
family’s life, including:

Daily activities
Disciplinary techniques for children
Division of chores
Education
Finances
Parenting styles
Relationships
Religion
Rituals
 REFERENCES

1. LII LEGAL NFORMATION INSTITUTE

2. HRSA ( HEALTH RECORSES AND SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION)
3. https://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/ROLE
_OF_PARENTS_IN_INCULCATING_VALUES_
c1264.pdf
4. https://www.webmd.com/balance/7-
values-for-strong-families
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