Schools must teach children character and values, a new poll shows
More than eight out of ten parents believe schools should teach children character and values alongside academic study, a new survey has found.
parents' expectations ensure students are able to develop their character strengths as much as their intellectual abilities."
David Carr, one of the Centre's educational philosophers said the poll finding came as no surprise.
"The importance of encouraging children to be honest, tolerant and fair is clear for although not all children will develop an interest in or a need for science, for example, all human beings require an interest in honesty or fairness."
Provided by University of Birmingham
