family values
noun /ˌfæməli ˈvæljuːz/
/ˌfæməli ˈvæljuːz/
[plural]- beliefs about what is right, wrong or important in life that people often learn from their families, typically the importance of high moral standards and the traditional family unit of mother, father and children. In the US, family values are strongly associated with conservative Christian values.
- We're seeing a greater focus on community and family values.