"Moral intelligence is the capacity to understand right from wrong; it means to have strong ethical convictions and to act on them so that one behaves in the right and honorable way."  (Building Moral Intelligence, page 4)  

      Moral intelligence consists of seven essential virtues: 
         * empathy
         * conscience
         * self-control
         * respect
         * kindness
         * tolerance
         * fairness 

        These virtues help one navigate through the ethical challenges and pressures we face throughout life.  These virtues give us the moral bearings to help us remain on the path of goodness and to behave morally.  All of these virtues can be taught, modeled, inspired, and reinforced so that your child can achieve them. 
(from Building Moral Intelligence by Michele Borba)