One of the most important traits you can nurture in your child is
optimism. The roots of optimism take hold early in life, and contrary to
popular opinion, are primarily the result of experience, rather than
genetics (or put another way, optimism can most definitely be taught
even though some may be prone to be more optimistic than others).
Optimistic kids have an edge – they are protected from depression and
show much more resiliency when faced with challenges.
"The
core of optimism is to perceive the realities of a situation and focus
on the things you can do to help make things better."
It’s a motivational
fuel that propels behaviors necessary for success, as discussed in
Paul Tough’s recent book
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
Want to know how you can encourage optimism in your kids?
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