What is needed is a distinct approach , perhaps along the lines of teaching " practical wisdom " and celebrating moral exemplars , which has been eloquently described by the psychologist barry schwartz .
Britons saw the lawrence family as exemplars of traditional values of faith , work and ambition , under assault from an ugly face of modern society that was " vulgar , violent and vicious " .
I admit that it does seem odd that asians would rankle at the exuberant praise that others offer up for our ' work ethic , ' our ' family values ' and our status as ' exemplars of the american dream . ' After all , why should we decline the chance to be placed on a pedestal ?