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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Control also enables alignment with family values, whether that’s a preference for sustainability, community development or workforce housing.
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Dj Van Keuren, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Plus, all the values that the show has always had anyway: the family values, fighting for an underdog, and respecting all life forms.
—Ryan Woodrow, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
If a family values a competitive spirit and material achievement (like awards in sports and top-notch grades), slow parenting might not be the answer.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Perhaps most notably, the traditional family values that built this country are protected and promoted again.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Dj Van Keuren, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Plus, all the values that the show has always had anyway: the family values, fighting for an underdog, and respecting all life forms.
—Ryan Woodrow, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
If a family values a competitive spirit and material achievement (like awards in sports and top-notch grades), slow parenting might not be the answer.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
Perhaps most notably, the traditional family values that built this country are protected and promoted again.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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