The article "Japanese manners" (Apr. 16) by Khalaf Al-Harbi is an eye-opener. If other nations are becoming more adhered to moral and ethical values, why should Muslims lag behind. Morality, ethics, human values and good conduct are the core values of Islam. "The best of you are those who have the most excellent morals." Discrimination is a narrow approach, and Muslim nations should get rid of it. Discrimination based on caste, creed and color is abhorrent in Islam. May Allah guide us to the right path! Dr. Jameel Ahmad, Online response Teachers can teach the values of education at all levels. Religion strengthens and develops human spiritual needs but the family is the most important unit of society. Parents play an important role in fulfilling the emotional and physical needs of their children and are also responsible for teaching children to have good values and ethics and to have a positive attitude which is necessary for their interaction with people. Parents should teach their children good manners and respect. Ver of Manila, Online response