Written by: Ishu Shiwakoti - 22009, Grade XII
Posted on: 16 November, 2021
Moral values are the basic principles that guide the path and relationship in life. It helps a person behave with good motives and thoughts that do not harm others. A person’s moral values, behaviour and beliefs are based on culture or society. It moldes the overall personality, conduct and practices of an individual. Moral values help to distinguish between right and wrong, thus affecting our behaviour and attitudes. To become a competent moral person and a responsible human being, it is essential to keep moral values as a top priority.
Society is constructed through those moral values.Moral values give a way to society,it helps in building a better society in every aspect. In time, people leave behind their ethics and values. The modern-day generation sees no time in building their character through moral values. It is often forgotten that these values reflect a person’s overall attitude and personality.Moral values empower an individual to perform better with human intentions, motives, acts, and relationships with other individuals. Moral values form the basis of all religious practices. The practice of moral values helps an individual to build good relationships in their professional and personal life. It also develops the overall personality, conduct, and preparation of an individual, how he/she must act within a society as a human being..
A student’s life is a cycle of challenges and changes. As a child grows, he or she imbibes a lot of lessons and moral values. Therefore, it is highly essential to inculcate moral values in students’ lives as their hands lie in the future. Students with ethical values become responsible and accountable people, while those spoiled become a threat to society or culture. In short, moral values aid a person to make the right choices and decisions in life. A person embracing moral values such as loyalty, honesty, compassion, consistency, kindness, reliability, efficiency, courage, and determination, builds a better character.
