family values
plural noun
the moral and ethical principles traditionally upheld and transmitted within a family, as honesty, loyalty, industry, and faith.
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Example sentences from the Web for family values
Bob McDonnell went from GOP family-values godsend to blaming everything on his ‘nut bag’ wife.
The Religious Right's 'Nice Guy' Who Threw His Wife Under the Bus|Patricia Murphy|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEASTIn the family-values sphere, Rock also made a sex tape with Creed lead singer Scott Stapp.
After Ted Nugent’s Tirade, More Backers Who Could Wound Mitt Romney|Ben Jacobs|April 18, 2012|DAILY BEASTTipper launched her family-values crusade with her own perfect family smiling at her back.
Might not be the best line of defense for a guy interested in the family-values vote.