1. CRITICAL THINKING, RATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, AND PUBLIC AFFIRMATION

Values clarification emphasizes critical thinking, rational individual choice, and public affirmation. It seems a sensible and essential remedy against authoritarian leadership wherever it might appear.

2. RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING

Traditional indoctrination is inadequate to live in today's culture, which is more diverse and complex than before.

Through valuing process in decision-making, learners would attain more personal satisfaction.

3. VALUE DEVELOPMENT

Values clarification makes human reason best lead to value development anyway, and children become better-equipped to adapt to the changing cultural norm.