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THE WORLD AROUND USFAMILY VALUES
Jennifer FinchUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing
WHAT IS A VALUE? • You have been given ¥6000 RMB to do whatever you
like with it. What would you do with it?
• Share with someone around you what you would do with it.
Conclusion:• What you spend the money on represents some of
the things you value.
WHAT IS A VALUE? • What things did you do during the past week?• How did you spend your time?• With whom did you spend your time?
Conclusion:• What you choose to do with your time also
demonstrates or shows your values.
DEFINING VALUES• Qualities, characteristics, or ideas about
which we feel strongly.
• A belief or feeling that someone or something is worthwhile.
• Values are standards to guide your action, judgments, and attitudes.
VALUE AND LIFE
Our values affect how we interact with The World Around Us.
AMERICAN VALUESBelonging
Flexibility
Respect
Honesty
Forgiveness
Generosity
Curiosity
Communication
Responsibility/ Independence
Traditions
TYPES OF VALUES: Moral
Material Aesthetic
Intrinsic Extrinsic
American / UniversalGroup specific values
WHAT ARE YOUR FAMILY VALUES
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FAMILY
VALUES: GROWING UPAs a child growing up: traditions, generosity
Holidays: family gets together to celebrate special days, usually centered around a meal.
Thanksgiving Christmas
Easter
As a Parent:• Responsibility
• Communication
• Belonging
• Forgiveness
• Respect
MY FAMILY’S VALUES
American Family Traditions: Holidays• Christmas (Christian holiday, but also
celebrated by non-Christians) • Biggest holiday for many Americans• Different traditions for different
families.
• Thanksgiving: family get together for a special dinner• Easter: Christian families celebrate
OUR TRADITIONS
HOLIDAYS ON CAMPUSCampuses Empty: Most Students Go Home for Holidays
Some graduate students remain as they are working on research projects.
Some professors of friends have traditionally invited international students to their home for dinner.
FAMILY EXPECTATIONSExpectations: Family values determine expectations in many areas of your life.
Think of these areas and what does your family expect you to do?
FAMILY EXPECTATIONSDating: at what age? With what type of person?
Education & Career: Personal interest or what parents say to do?
Parents: At what age do you move out?
Friends: Are they welcome to visit the family?
Religion: Expected to have same as parents?
FAMILY EXPECTATIONSParenting Differences: Family values may determine expectations placed on students.
Tiger Mom
FAMILY EXPECTATIONS “Wolf Dad”
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FRIENDSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS
VALUES: INFLUENCES AT DIFFERENT AGES
Ages 1-7 --- parentsAges 8-13 --- parents, teachers, heroes(sports, music, TV)
Ages 14-20 --- peers – “FRIENDS” (values because of peers or peers because of values?)Ages 21+ your values are established, but you may test your values from time to time.
FRIENDSHIPSIf studying or doing business abroad, make friends with local people.
Learn about each others cultures!
AMERICAN AND CHINA ONLINE
Social Networking
How do you feel about online dating?
AMERICAN AND CHINA ONLINE
MEDIA VALUES
MEDIA VALUES
View of Dating
MEDIA VALUES
View of Marriage
What are your questions?Family
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THE WORLD AROUND USFAMILY VALUES
Jennifer FinchUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing
KNOW YOUR VALUESIdentify your values1. Brainstorm a list of the activities that you value
Examples spending time with children, work, exercise, spirituality/religion, quiet time for yourself, education, time with spouse, computer games, being with friends, etc.
2. Arrange the list in order of priority
3. Arrange the activities in order of how you actually spend your time each week and list the approximate hours you spend doing this activity.
“Some” American ValuesFamily
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THE WORLD AROUND USFAMILY VALUES
Jennifer Finch USTB