Abstract. The author seeks to outline his view on some aspects of the pedagogical and anthropological knowledge. In this case, justified by the direction of their search and reflections based on a psychosocial study. Not trying to give an exhaustive picture of the problems of modern youth, the author outlines the problems of life priorities and values generated by the transforming needs of modern society.
Key words: values and priorities in life, human values, patriotism, citizenship, tolerance, family, family values, ethnic relations, success in life.
Bobrenko Olga – PhD, associate professor of education, socialization and personality development of the Stavropol State University
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