Topic: What does the term "family values" mean, entail, suggest?
JohnDavidDavid's photo
Thu 09/05/13 06:48 PM


Many women who include dating and friendship in their objectives often specify that they require a man with "family values" (or similar terminology).

Does she mean that a man who dates her must love her relatives? Will she be bringing them along on dates or activities?

If a man and woman are compatible and REALLY like each other, is it a deal-killer if they don't care for each other's relatives?

GLG2009's photo
Thu 09/05/13 06:53 PM
I think "Family Values" mean how you were raised. Your thoughts and your heart. Has nothing to do with my family, hell I don't like most of them, I would never expect my mate to.

Candiapples's photo
Thu 09/05/13 06:54 PM
It might be that she has children and would like the man to respect the fact that she has family responsibilities

sparkyae5's photo
Thu 09/05/13 07:26 PM
Edited by sparkyae5 on Thu 09/05/13 07:33 PM
what she means is you moral compass [like honesty,faithfulness] your personal value system not her family.she said a MAN WITH "family values"............

JohnDavidDavid's photo
Thu 09/05/13 07:53 PM

what she means is you moral compass [like honesty,faithfulness] your personal value system not her family.she said a MAN WITH "family values"............


"Moral compass"? A pedophile or abusive parent can be "family oriented."

Does family orientation indicate a positive "personal value system?"

GLG2009's photo
Thu 09/05/13 08:12 PM
Edited by GLG2009 on Thu 09/05/13 08:13 PM
Wait a minute,

"Family Values"

and

"Family Orientation"

are two seperated things.


JohnDavidDavid's photo
Thu 09/05/13 09:24 PM
Good point GLG2009. Thank you. I did some research and was surprised how complex the topic can become.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_values
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_definition_for_family_oriented
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Family+Values

Even staying within "Family Values" there is tremendous variation in meaning � almost to the point that one would need to inquire what the person means.