Building Perseverance: How to Raise Children Who Stick with It
By Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed.••Psychology Today
Most children want to succeed, but follow-through often fades when things get tough. This is why, and what parents can do to help them build perseverance.
A common frustration for parents is watching a bright, capable child give up on a long-term project or struggle to maintain effort in a challenging class. A lot of the time, the parent knows the chil…