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Essay / ct - 518
The basis of my ethical and moral decisions involves four areas. The first area concerns the influences of the family environment. I was fortunate to be raised by parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Every person involved in my childhood taught me right and wrong. I also see individuals encounter moral dilemmas when making decisions to maintain the peace. I learned that some things are better not to say. I was the type of kid who would be seen and not heard. It allowed me to learn and question decisions I might have to make one day as an adult. The second area is my education. I was taught to take care of mean or unkind individuals. It is morally right to be honest regardless of the situation. You have to remember a lie in case the subject comes up again. I would have to live with the cloud of being dishonest. I was also told that when I was a child I was not allowed to question an adult. I've learned sometimes that it's not your place to be involved in certain situations. I need to think before reacting or getting involved. The third area concerns my religious teachings from childhood to adulthood....