Neutralism means that teachers take the position of value relativism in the process of moral education, so they remain neutral in the relationship between teachers and students and have the tendency of child-centrism.

This view can be traced back to Socrates. In modern times, the representative figures are Rastus (clarification of values) and Steinhaus (humanistic curriculum theory). The clarification of values holds that any value is relative and personal. The fundamental task of moral education is to enable students to master the skills of value clarification through the process of value clarification. Teachers' personal values, beliefs and lifestyles cannot affect their teaching activities.

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According to Steinhaus, a neutral role means that "teachers don't express their opinions, don't comment on students' opinions and values contained in textbooks, and can't provide factual and conventional knowledge".

The neutral value standpoint fully respects the subjectivity of students' value learning, which is of positive significance to overcome moral indoctrination. But absolute neutrality is not only difficult to achieve, but also not conducive to real moral education.