Development of Value Systems among Christian Teenagers

Abstract

A past experience in Nigeria, where the researcher was involved in assisting the Y.C.S. students in High school, in education to Christian values and attitudes, was the first reason that motivated the choice of a high school for this research. Being in Kenya, the researcher thought it wise to work with high school students basically for their openness and willingness to learn and live a quality life. The researcher chooses two high schools — St Mary Girls' High School and Thigio Boys' High School, which are under the jurisdiction of one of our Vincentians parishes, Holy Cross parish, situated at Limuru. A good combination of the two schools for young men and women will definitely help the researcher to come up with a more holistic view on how the young people understand and live out their values in our present day society.