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Post by wetherwacky on Feb 18, 2009 17:34:54 GMT -5
"The Waltons" is not only the greatest entertainment in the world, but it is jam-packed with values. The show has many timeless principles that appeal to all of us. Let's discuss em'.
1. Family love
2. Respect for elders
3. Independence
4. Hard work
5. Thrift
6. The sacred value of life
any more?
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Post by bosskerry on Feb 18, 2009 18:12:08 GMT -5
I would add integrity, honor, loyalty to friends, holding firm to ones beliefs, stepping in to help without being asked.
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Post by stldan on Feb 18, 2009 18:22:19 GMT -5
humor and open-mindedness would be two others
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Post by bosskerry on Feb 18, 2009 19:22:29 GMT -5
And I'll add a couple more, faith and always seeing the best in people, and forgiveness.
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Post by wetherwacky on Feb 18, 2009 20:26:23 GMT -5
Acceptance of people other than what you're used to...
such as Jews, African-Americans, Catholics (yes, Corabeth. Catholics)
I myself have learned to find common ground with some Catholics. We all place strong emphasis on the sacred value of life. I have grown to respect them, and their love for God, even if we disagree sometimes.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 21:58:14 GMT -5
Respect for all creatures great and small (the animals were seen by a vet if they needed it and Ben turned his fox loose etc....)
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Post by ncwaltonsfan on Feb 19, 2009 0:10:57 GMT -5
In the episode "The Heritage", John decided to turn down a lucrative offer from a developer who wanted to turn Walton's Mountain into a vacation resort after John realized that his family,their land, and their heritage were much more important. What John Boy eloquently stated put things in perspective. I loved the scene when Grandma and Grandpa were sitting on the hill recalling their lives together and talking about the truly important things, the things money cannot buy. This episode showed Grandma and Grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The moral of the episode IMO is that the intangible things matter most.
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Post by pdudgeon on Feb 20, 2009 17:55:08 GMT -5
working together to help your neighbors in time of need or trouble.
examples to numerous to mention, but a few would include:
the men searching in the woods for Olivia and the children when their car went off the road,
the men getting together to fix the broken church roof the night of Christmas Eve,
the Godsey's opening the canteen,
Miss Fanny knowing where and how to find the sheriff for Erin.
Sheriff Bridges driving Grandma to the hospital in his touring car.
Charlie Sneed and his car full of white turkeys for Christmas.
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