Daniel and his friends, were young people, away from their families and homes, and they stood up for Godly family values while at the same time being good stewards of their bodies and the world they lived in. They refused to succumb to a life of luxury and chose to live responsibly in a hedonistic, pleasure-seeking world. They (especially) Daniel became leaders in all aspects of life, including government, which had an impact on the culture and society they lived in.