Learn about the NCPTA Permanent Platform
The Board of Managers of the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers believes that the following principles, based on the Objects of the organization, must be practiced if every child is to have an opportunity to live a full life, satisfying to himself and useful to his community. These principles have therefore been adopted as the Permanent Platform to serve as a guide in the development and implementation of the State PTA Action Program.
Human Values
We believe that individual freedom, individual rights, individual responsibility, and individual dignity are indispensable components of a democracy.
Spiritual Faith
We believe that religion is fundamental in our American traditions as a basic factor in personal and social behavior, and that every child is entitled to the opportunity to develop a religious faith.
Good Homes
We believe that the home is the basic unit in the structure of our society and should be the most constructive influence in building the child’s character, sense of values, and his conception of the world.
Sound Health
We believe that the concept of health as physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being is vital to the welfare of the individual citizen, the community, and the nation.
Safety
We believe that every child should have an education that develops safe living habits and attitudes and should have an environment free from avoidable physical hazards.
Educational Opportunity
We believe that every child should have the opportunity through free public education to develop his capacities to the maximum.
Vocational Competence
We believe that vocational competence is a way to satisfaction, self-confidence, and independence for the individual and to increased stability for society.
Conservation of Natural Resources
We believe that every child should be taught to respect this country’s natural resources and should be given general knowledge of how these resources may be conserved and replenished.
Constructive Leisure
We believe that the worthy and satisfying use of leisure plays a significant role in the wholesome development of children and youth.
International Understanding
We believe that by understanding the characteristics, cultures, and religions of all peoples and by recognizing the interdependence of the nations of the world, we shall move nearer the goal of enduring peace.
Civic Responsibility
We believe that every child should appreciate his priceless American heritage and understand that the privilege of American citizenship demands the acceptance of its responsibilities.