This document discusses values education. It begins by defining values and explaining their importance. Values are beliefs about what is good, desirable, and proper. Societies determine collective values that guide behavior. The document then discusses the need for values education due to declining values in younger generations. It lists various aims of values education like developing good character and respect. The document categorizes different types of values like personal, social, cultural, and religious values. It explains the role of various societal institutions like family, teachers, peers, religion, and government in fostering values in people.