explain " values are caught not taught"?

Answer 1

Verbal communication is only one of the ways in which we communicate. Body language is the other, which encompasses a variety of behaviors that belong to the category of nonverbal communication. The two modes of communication work together by the sender to have an effect or influence upon the receiver.

If you take the example of a parent - child relationship, for instance, it is often the case that parents want what is best for their child, to the extent that the parent may find him/herself lecturing to the child about what is/is not proper behavior, and expect the child to follow these guidelines.

In some cases the child may not have a clear enough understanding as to the meaning or impact of the parent's instructions, for language is symbolic and as such, understanding the symbolism attached to certain words may not be arrived at until the child has become more mature and experienced. If he doesn't understand the directions he is being given he may resort to attempting to learn by observation.

If we continue with the parent child relationship example, in some cases you might have a parent whose words and behavior are incongruent. An example of this is a person who says they're doing just fine but by all appearances are actually on the verge of tears.
Another example of this could be a parent who tries to impress the importance of being compassionate on their child. This may be an easy or difficult thing to do depending on the parent, but if the parent walks out the door and the first thing they do is criticize the homeless person on the street, this sends a double message. It may tell the child, in however small or subtle a way, that there are people in this world who are not that important. Or it may tell them something else.

In this case the child is being taught one thing, but the thing he is actually learning from his parent may very well be completely different.

I think that values can be taught, but that it is easier to accomplish when the learner has the capacity to process the information in a meaningful way. In this sense I think that the statement, "values are caught and not taught" is meant primarily in the context of the way(s) in which a child learns from his/her parent.

Answer 2

Values can be learned by example. So, the values you show will set an example to those who see you most and those values will be caught by them.

Answer 3

The values by which we actually live our lives is "caught" by people more successfully than if it is merely "taught".

Answer 4

Values are caught.....children, young adults, adults, "catch" people in the act. You teach by example. You show someone how you believe with your actions.

You cannot sit someone down and teach them values and beliefs. They have to see it in action.

Answer 5

meaning you are going to have to go thorugh life and have your own experiences to learn true value, not be told what values are by other people

Answer 6

OMG i have no idea but i do have a thought.

I believe its like "you must learn from your mistakes"(or sumpin along those lines)

Answer 7

you have to learn them on your own some one can just come to you and teach you what they are and how they should be.. you have to learn them on your own :)