You win some, you lose some. It’s important to know what it feels like to lose. Most people don’t win all the time. If a child has never known what it feels like to disappear in the masses, he or she will not be able to feel the thrill of winning. Getting a trophy or a ribbon every time does not only diminish the joy of placing first when it’s our kids’ turn, it also lessens the accomplishment of the people who actually won.
Honesty
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Be honest and accountable. Those two things go together like peanut butter and jelly. Kids have to be honest with themselves to be accountable. While questioning authority holds others accountable, it’s also important to do the same with ourselves. Children need to learn to own their decisions, mistakes …show more content…
Being respectful and kind is essential and this one should start at a very young age. Kids need to know that they can’t assume they know what’s going on inside anyone’s head. Yes, they will encounter people who are jerks to them – but they should still give them the benefit of the doubt; they can always just walk away, there is no reason to be a jerk themselves.
Contributions
Page 20
If children do not learn to make a contribution, they are at great risk for a life of loneliness and isolation. Expect your kids to do contributions on a daily basis and expect them to take on increasing amounts of responsibility through the years. When you hold your kids to a higher standard, they will meet it, and often exceed it. What they’ll get in return will be life skills they need to head out into the world as happier, more successful and self-sufficient human beings.
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Experience
Page 22
Be comfortable outside your comfort zone. Everyone loves to stay in their comfort zone; it’s warm and cozy and we just never want to leave. But, here’s the thing – if our kids never try anything new, never deliver an unpleasant message to anyone, have never been there for a friend even though it made them uncomfortable, then they are missing out. They are missing out on new experiences, on personal growth and on inspiring others to do the …show more content…
We all make mistakes. Do not judge others and do not let others’ judgment affect you. Practical tip: Do not put down others and when your children say negative things about other people, remind them that we are all different and that we all make mistakes. Sometimes we have bad days, sometimes we are distracted by other issues, and sometimes we just have different opinions on how things work.
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Commitments
Page 27
Sometimes you just have to tough it out. A little cut on the finger? A ball took your kid’s breath away while playing soccer? The girl with the pony tails was mean to your child? We don’t always have to abort mission for every little incident. It’s tempting to just call it a day and go home, but there is value in seeing something through to the end and children can learn a great deal about what they are capable of by doing so.
Education
Page 29
Learn from everything. Take advantage of every opportunity you get, whether it's doing your homework, talking to a person, watching a demonstration, or listening to someone share their wisdom. You never know how much you can learn, and when you might need that
Honesty
Page 10
Be honest and accountable. Those two things go together like peanut butter and jelly. Kids have to be honest with themselves to be accountable. While questioning authority holds others accountable, it’s also important to do the same with ourselves. Children need to learn to own their decisions, mistakes …show more content…
Being respectful and kind is essential and this one should start at a very young age. Kids need to know that they can’t assume they know what’s going on inside anyone’s head. Yes, they will encounter people who are jerks to them – but they should still give them the benefit of the doubt; they can always just walk away, there is no reason to be a jerk themselves.
Contributions
Page 20
If children do not learn to make a contribution, they are at great risk for a life of loneliness and isolation. Expect your kids to do contributions on a daily basis and expect them to take on increasing amounts of responsibility through the years. When you hold your kids to a higher standard, they will meet it, and often exceed it. What they’ll get in return will be life skills they need to head out into the world as happier, more successful and self-sufficient human beings.
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Experience
Page 22
Be comfortable outside your comfort zone. Everyone loves to stay in their comfort zone; it’s warm and cozy and we just never want to leave. But, here’s the thing – if our kids never try anything new, never deliver an unpleasant message to anyone, have never been there for a friend even though it made them uncomfortable, then they are missing out. They are missing out on new experiences, on personal growth and on inspiring others to do the …show more content…
We all make mistakes. Do not judge others and do not let others’ judgment affect you. Practical tip: Do not put down others and when your children say negative things about other people, remind them that we are all different and that we all make mistakes. Sometimes we have bad days, sometimes we are distracted by other issues, and sometimes we just have different opinions on how things work.
Table of Contents
Commitments
Page 27
Sometimes you just have to tough it out. A little cut on the finger? A ball took your kid’s breath away while playing soccer? The girl with the pony tails was mean to your child? We don’t always have to abort mission for every little incident. It’s tempting to just call it a day and go home, but there is value in seeing something through to the end and children can learn a great deal about what they are capable of by doing so.
Education
Page 29
Learn from everything. Take advantage of every opportunity you get, whether it's doing your homework, talking to a person, watching a demonstration, or listening to someone share their wisdom. You never know how much you can learn, and when you might need that