Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-290) and index

"Without relying on didactic theory, sermonizing, or abstract philosophy, Dr. Borba offers a new way to understand, evaluate, and inspire our kids with the Seven Essential Virtues that comprise Moral Intelligence: empathy, conscience, self-control, respect, kindness, tolerance, and fairness. Buildinq Moral Intelligence gives parents and teachers practical self-tests for measuring their kids' status and progress and includes helpful step-by-step guidelines. The book is also filled with activities for adults and children to do together while learning the challenges and blessings of Moral Intelligence. These detailed, hands-on activities include a range of projects that will appeal to kids from three to fifteen."--BOOK JACKET.