Schools teach individualism, self-esteem, and competition, while fostering patriotism. Families instill social norms and manners, with parents being the primary agent of socialization. Government programs like Head Start also play a role in supporting the development of human qualities in students.
Schools and families play distinct yet complementary roles in teaching human qualities to students. Schools contribute to this by fostering individualism, self-esteem, and competition. Students learn about the value of the individual and are prepared for competition in life through both academics and athletics. Additionally, schools cultivate patriotism by having students recite the Pledge of Allegiance and teaching them about national heroes.
Families, being the primary agent of socialization, teach young children social norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes. Parents instill manners and civility in children, which are fundamental human qualities reflecting societal expectations. Families provide an informal political education that complements the more formal education provided by schools.
Government programs aimed at raising human capital, such as Head Start, support families with limited resources and underscore the importance of both family and institutional roles in shaping a student's character and capabilities. The interplay between educational systems, family upbringing, and government programs creates a dynamic environment for cultivating human qualities in students.