Is character education as important as academics?
The social, emotional and ethical development of young people is just as important as their academic development. It is, in fact, the precursor to academic achievement. As Theodore Roosevelt stated, “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” After all, we know that good workers, citizens, parents, and neighbors all have their roots in good character.
The social, emotional and ethical development of young people is just as important as their academic development. It is, in fact, the precursor to academic achievement. As Theodore Roosevelt stated, “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace lturesociety.” After all, we know that good workers, citizens, parents, and neighbors all have their roots in good character.
