Our scale of values: concrete examples to define it

As human beings, we all have values ​​that are dear to us and that we want to not only respect on a daily basis, but also pass on to our children. These are the same values ​​that we should always keep in mind when it comes time to make decisions that could potentially take up a significant part of our time or affect our family's daily life. Our scale of values ​​plays the role of a parental compass , allowing us to ensure that our decisions and actions always correspond to the principles that we value . It is what helps us choose the people around us as well as the products we buy, the activities we engage in and the goals we set for ourselves. As demonstrated in the book Les Belles Combines, here is a concrete example of the impact of family values ​​on the choice, in this case, of an extracurricular activity for our children .

Value: Family

Swimming:

Since swimming lessons take place on Saturday mornings and last an hour, plus the preparations before and after the lesson, they ultimately take up a large part of the weekend and time that could otherwise be spent with the family.

The piano:

Piano lessons take place on Tuesday evenings and last only 30 minutes, without requiring long preparations. In addition, they have the advantage of not encroaching on free time on family weekends.

Value: Pleasure and slowness

Swimming:

Our children love swimming and enjoying the municipal swimming pool, but nothing prevents us from going there as a family and taking advantage of the free swimming times.

The piano:

Children love playing the piano, which is at first more difficult to devote time to as a family. Moreover, practicing this instrument does not interfere with family activities on the weekend.

Value: Health

Swimming:

While swimming is a sport that gets kids moving, it doesn't allow every member of the family to move at the same time and often requires kids to sit there waiting for their siblings to take their class. Plus, if we as parents have to spend a good portion of our Saturdays running from one class to the next, it's hard to find time to be active.

The piano:

Obviously, playing the piano is not a sporting activity, but since it takes up little time in our family schedule, it does not deprive us of the time we need to move as a family.

To help you determine for yourself what values ​​are a priority for you and your family , take a moment to fill out your own family values ​​scale !

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