The key values that parents should teach their children are those that our society is losing. They need to teach a sense of community. We are all together on this planet and we should be looking out for each other, not arguing, predominating or hating one another. One of the key aspects related to personal happiness is giving to others. Parents should teach their children that caring for others is good not for those who receive it but for our own feelings of worth. Another quality strongly linked to personal happiness is gratitude. Learning to count our blessing makes us more aware of the good aspects of our life. Even though we have poor role models in our politicians we should teach them that they can only be proud of themselves when they are honest and face life with courage in the midst of adversity. These values can only be taught by example.