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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character
How Children Succeed Grit Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character Author:Paul Tough What can we do to ensure the best possible future for our children? — 11+, GCSEs, A levels -- it sometimes seems like the story of our children's lives is of one academic test after another. We're convinced that a good performance in these exams will lead to success later on in life. But what if we're wrong? — In fact, studies are increa... more »singly showing that the qualities most likely to ensure a better degree, a better job and, ultimately, a more fulfilling life are perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. These are qualities known to economists as 'non-cognitive', to psychologists as 'personality traits' but to the rest of us as 'character'.
How Children Succeed introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators who are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories -- and the stories of the children they are trying to help -- acclaimed journalist Paul Tough traces the links between childhood stress, childhood cosseting, and life success. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents prepare -- or fail to prepare -- their children for adulthood. And he provides new insights into the best ways to help children growing up in poverty.
This is a provocative and profoundly hopeful book that will change the way you think about raising and educating children.« less