moral values

     The notion that there are "moral' values, having no connection to practical reality, but merely an end in themselves, is a pernicious one.  Things are "right" or "wrong" for a reason, and young people should be taught the reasons, so that they can learn to reason out right and wrong for themselves.  Is it wrong to steal? Yes. Why? You will ruin your life, your food will taste bad, money will not be enjoyable, even when you have it to spend,  and you will make of yourself someone you don't want to be. Get the idea?