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Presentation on theme: ""I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words... When."— Presentation transcript:

1 "I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words... When I was young, we were taught to be discreet and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise [disrespectful] and impatient of restraint" (Hesiod, 8th century BC).

2 “Children now love luxury; they have bad manners and contempt for authority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chat in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They contradict their parents, and tyrannize their teachers." Attributed to Socrates (469–399 B.C) by Plato

3 Altruistic Motivated by the joy of giving Other people’s needs are more important than mine I am working for the benefit of others Compassionate Empathetic Selfish Motivated by personal gain My needs are the most important I am working for my benefit Me, me, me… It is a dog eat dog world; I’m getting my share…. Am I a “good person”?

4 Community Service Eco-friendly lifestyle;serious about recycling Politically aware and engaged Concerned about poverty Read newspapers Art and culture Not impressed by wealth /stereotypical ideas of beauty Healthy living Loving Relationships Materialistic Impressed by flash jewellery and Big Cars Snobbish about poor people Obsessed by looking fit / cool Love trash TV & celebrity gossip; bored by news Aspire to be rich and famous Casual Sex Drugs Am I a “worthy person”?

5 At KEGS, we promote Moral and Ethical Values A Commitment to environmental and social awareness Citizenship – “principled global citizens” Respect and Tolerance

6 a life of “worthy purpose”


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