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10 Character Traits to Promote in your Child

 

A parent’s greatest desire is to see their children become productive, well-adjusted individuals, ready to take their place in society. Listed below are
10 key character traits that help children grow into happy, healthy, and
productive beings.

HUMILITY & GRATITUDE
Children should be taught to acknowledge the role of the mentors and role models who helped them achieve their goals. Learning to appreciate their current situation and those around them can go a long way in the quest
for happiness.

GRIT, DETERMINATION, ENDURANCE
Today’s competitive world demands endurance. Fear and apprehension can dampen the learning process and diminish the courage needed to conquer new challenges. A child who learns to endure competitive pressures without losing her equilibrium becomes a focused, hard-working individual determined to achieve goals.

PATIENCE
In the age of constant overstimulation, patience is one of the good character traits many children are lacking. Waiting for the right time for things, learning to be patient and delaying gratification are principles young people should adopt.

HONESTY
Being honest with yourself and to others makes you a reliable individual. Fear of consequences is the major cause of dishonesty. Once we have the courage to face the results of our actions, honesty becomes a priority in life.

SELF DISCIPLINE
Virtuous people need to listen, absorb, think, and then act with self-discipline. Remaining calm under pressure and in tough situations is important. Figuring out how to keep calm paves the way for other good things to follow.

KINDNESS AND RESPECT (TO SELF AND OTHERS)
Children learn respect from how we treat them and others. Show respect so they in turn learn to respect themselves and those around them.

OPTIMISM & HOPE
An optimist that rings in positivity is not just benefitting herself but also those around her. A hopeful optimistic child is on the road to a successful life.

A SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND WONDER
A child must learn to question himself and others about the whys and how’s or else he won’t be able to understand the nuances of life.

COMPASSION
To be human to all and to have a compassionate outlook, as opposed to an indifference or ruthless disposition, is definitively a desirable character trait.  

LEADING AND FOLLOWING
Children need to understand the difference between leading and being bossy. To be a good leader, she must know her own strengths and weaknesses and that of her team. To be a good leader she must be a good follower.