Family Valued

Dr. Katya Palafox Gómez

Faculty of Education and Psychology

University of Navarra

Spain

Beauty as an Educational Opportunity in the Family Setting

The family is a fundamental space for formation, where everyday beauty acquires educational value. Beauty fosters attention, wonder, and creativity, acting as a transformative pedagogical force. Values are transmitted and bonds are strengthened through simple experiences—such as playing, contemplating, and giving thanks (or expressing gratitude). Time, focused attention (or gaze), active listening, and presence are key to integrating beauty into the family dynamic. In this way, beauty becomes a universal educational principle that drives both personal and communal growth.