family values

plural noun

1. the moral and ethical principles traditionally upheld and transmitted within a family, as honesty, loyalty, industry, and faith.

Example Sentences

One lefty tweeter even complained that an invasion of icky American tourists would undermine “family values” in Cuba.

From The Daily Beast

There are, of course, already tourists clotting Cuban beaches and hotels—many of which are chains—undermining “family values.”

From The Daily Beast

This was a series that traded the glorification of moral bankruptcy for family values.

From The Daily Beast

Nevermind that Newmark has never preached family values, nor is he a particularly well-known MP.

From The Daily Beast

Bob McDonnell went from GOP family-values godsend to blaming everything on his ‘nut bag’ wife.

From The Daily Beast

But mankind, trying many experiments with family life, has found in the monogamous family values unique and indispensable.

From Project Gutenberg

I mean schools that work, economic independence for the poor, restoring respect for family life and family values.

From Project Gutenberg

And now let me turn to three other matters vital to family values and the quality of family life.

From Project Gutenberg