Socialization is the major source of an individual s values. These values are formed in the home, schools, peer groups, neighborhoods, communities, jobs, churches or synagogues. Through these institutions, a behavior code is given and people not only learn what is expected of them, but they build their own value system. Ask students to give some examples of above value systems. Discuss how these values impact on student s life.
Values grow from a person s experiences.
Different experiences produce different values, and a person s values are modified as those experiences accumulate and change. It is a lifelong process that incorporates an elaborate system of rewards and punishments from significant others and society in general. Experience is the major source of and individual s values. Now that we understand the definition of values, lets look at values as the foundation for leadership and soldier-ship. Let s take some time to discuss examples of how the seven Army values relate to life as a soldier on a daily basis.