The Medal of Honor Foundation’s survey conducted by Ipsos found a significant gap between the values Americans believe are important and how they are taught and lived in society today, with a need to regain schools’ prominence in values education.Â
A new survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Medal of Honor Foundation revealed a significant gap between the values Americans believe are important and how they are taught and lived in society today. The survey found that 79% of Americans believe having strong values and character is essential, while 71% believe there is insufficient focus on deals in American society today. Schools are no longer seen as a leading place for learning matters, and social media is now the top place where young people know values. The biggest challenges to youth learning values are seen as a lack of emphasis on values and character and not enough exposure to the right kind of role models. Overall, the survey shows a need to regain schools’ prominence in values education and provide programs, educational experiences, and role models for students.Â
