The human being is valuable rather than
beautiful, worthwhile or desirable. The dignity of the human
person belongs to his or her very being. Personal intimacy is
a central aspect of the person's existence.
The right to a personal sphere is inalienable. So curiosity which
goes beyond charity and concern for others is never good, and
cannot benefit anyone.
People who want to reveal their own private life lack modesty,
because they are opening a door to what is most sacred in all
of us, exposing themselves to gossip and giving rise to scandal.
To educate children in the virtue of modesty, they should be
encouraged to acquire habits related to respect for privacy and
other people's personal sphere. |