Dallas News – Greatschools.org – GreatSchools Staff
“‘Perseverance, or work ethic, is one of the most highly correlated traits of success,’ says child educational consultant Michele Borba, the author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions. Persistence is something children need to succeed in school and life. The good news? Persistence is a trait that can be taught and learned. It’s just a matter of knowing how to help your children — and not giving up on them when they give up on themselves.”(more)