2. The World Is a Precious Garden
A human being must know that this world is not a lawless jungle, but G‑d’s precious garden, and we are its gardeners. There is a purpose to being here, and we are all essential players in that great mission. If we find something that is not the way it should be, it is up to us to fix it.
6. Healthy Societies Are Built On Solid Ground
A society can only be stable when its morals and values are founded upon a stable, unchanging base. Firm, just and meaningful values demand a consciousness of an absolute frame of reference, also known as one G‑d. Without that frame of reference, morals are subject to the whims of every individual and the ever-changing winds of social preference.
Without a concept of a divine oneness breathing within all the universe and every creature, providing meaning to each thing and purpose to every individual, there is no basis for honesty, equality, justice or human dignity.
8. One Minute a Day of Silence
Every child and adult should have at least one quiet minute at the beginning of the day to think about the things that really matter: What are your values? Your priorities? What is this world about? Why were you put here? What does your Creator want from you?
This needs to be an integral part of the school day, at the very outset, so that the child will understand that it’s an essential habit, even more than reading and math.
The educators themselves should not tell the children what to think. For that, the students can speak with their parents and grandparents. Put the essentials of education back in the lap of those it belongs to.
9. Speak Positively
Our times demand that we use positive language even when describing and naming negative things (as long as this does not obscure matters) and to speak positively as much as possible.
Speaking positive words and thinking positive thoughts are keys to a happy, healthy life and society.