Intrusion Of Privacy - Values

What are values? Can we take for granted that everyone has a good set of values?

In Chinese History, there were many intellects, such as Lao Zi and Confucius, who had written many fine scripts and philosophies. There were many fine customs and traditions that were passed down from generations after generations. Do the values still exist?

As I was typing, my wife interrupted me with the following paragraphs. “Nowadays, many people are immoral and materialistic. They only care about their survival in a dog eat dog world. Values are secondary. Their immediate gratification is primary. They can give up their family, their chastity, and their pride for monetary gains. How I despise them to the core.”

“I will teach my child values and integrity. Something that money cannot buy. So that he will be a beacon of light and a source of hope to mankind. He will also be known as Wonder Boy.”

I feel stressed up for my child.