Center for the Fourth and Fifth "R"s

7 Reasons For Character Education

  1. It’s the best way to make an enduring difference in the life of a student.
  2. Done well, it improves academic achievement.
  3. Many students aren’t getting strong character formation anywhere else.
  4. It prepares students to respect others and live in a diverse society.
  5. It goes to the root of a range of social-moral problems, including incivility, dishonesty, violence, premature sexual activity, and a poor work ethic.
  6. It’s the best preparation for the workplace.
  7. Teaching the values of the culture is the work of civilization.