family values
plural noun
: values especially of a traditional or conservative kind which are held to promote the sound functioning of the family and to strengthen the fabric of society
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This series introduces little ones to many different topics and themes, including learning about community helpers and family values, in a way that feels fun.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Bill Cosby’s television sitcom seemed to model family values and introduced a type of masculinity that supported the possibilities of girls and women.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, what began as an attempt by Nixon to shore up his right flank by appealing to family values morphed into massive conservative opposition to any government intervention regarding the family.
—Philip Mullins, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Bill Cosby’s television sitcom seemed to model family values and introduced a type of masculinity that supported the possibilities of girls and women.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, what began as an attempt by Nixon to shore up his right flank by appealing to family values morphed into massive conservative opposition to any government intervention regarding the family.
—Philip Mullins, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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