We use role models that range from moms and dads to contemporary and historic figures. We use famous people and the ordinary, unknown people who do extraordinary things. The children's program encourages each child to develop and explore values and to encourage moral reasoning. We offer children a place to discover meaning in their connections to others, to the earth that sustains them and to their own identity. Goals of the Children's Program To affirm the worth and uniqueness of each individual To explore values like honesty, integrity, behaving responsibly, caring and committment To promote the understanding and appreciation of diversity among people To inspire social responsibility toward individuals, groups and our environment To develop a child's identity as part of a community of people sharing humanistic values To learn about the ethical teachings which are common to the world's religious and secular philosophies To help children learn how to act on their values Ethical Culture Core Values Ethics is my religion.
Every person is important and unique.
Every person deserves to be treated fairly and kindly. I can learn from everyone. I am a member of the world community, which depends on the cooperation of all people for peace and justice. I can learn from the past to build for the future. I am free to question.