What is the meaning of values are caught and not taught?

Answer 1

maybe it means that you should learn values by yourself and not somebody should teach it to you..hope that helps.. maybe it means that you should learn values by yourself and not somebody should teach it to you..hope that helps. * * * "Caught and not taught" usually means you learn values or behaviors from the people and organizations that practice them, rather than by being told. In that sense, yes, you learn them "by yourself," not by being told what to do. Instead, you "catch" such values by seeing them lived in a powerful, attractive way. So if, for example, you were told by someone, "You ought to live a certain way" (but you saw them not being a very good example of their teaching), chances are you won't "catch" or consistently practice that value. On the other hand, if you see someone consistently living out what they believe with power and great dignity--sometimes even in the face of difficulty--those are values that can be caught. Most of us *want* lives of significance. We admire others in whom we see strength, service to unselfish goals, transcendence over circumstances, and consistent integrity. If their example, if their modeling of those values, is powerful enough, their values can be caught. Sadly, values that are less helpful to us personally and to society, can be "caught," too. What kind will people "catch" from you?

Answer 2

The saying that values are caught, not taught, emphasizes the importance of setting a good example. People pick up the behaviors of those around them, instead of simply memorizing what they're supposed to do.

Answer 3

Both. You can learn values from others through their opinions,and learn by yourself through experiences.