Can ideal family values be promoted in Nigeria through welfare counselling?

Abstract

Societal values are no longer appreciated in Nigeria as it was in the past. The problems in our society can be traced down to positive values being thrown into the wind in many families. This paper has discussed how values can be promoted as crucial role of the family in the society. Family is seen as the core of the society where values can easily be trained and nurtured. Both civility and universal family values could be learnt in various places such as home, school, religious centre, neighbourhood. The paper has highlighted the genesis of problems facing family values and the consequences on Nigeria society. Solutions and recommendations were also proffered through welfare counseling to solve the problems facing family values for its promotion in Nigeria society.

Keywords: Ideal, Family, Values, Promote, Welfare Counselling