What's the Best Way to Raise Children? Issue 10 Home Page

Photo: S. Peters The question isn't if failure builds character or not. The most important thing is just not to make a big deal of failure. Don't Make a Big Deal Out of Failure Patricia Vilhena from Brazil Some people think you learn from your mistakes, but I don't believe failure builds character. Maybe this statement can surprise some people at first, but I think people who focus on their successes rather than on their failures can be more confident and more successful than people who don't. The question isn't if failure builds character or not. The most important thing is just not to make a big deal of failure. Of course, many people fail, but some people handle failure better than others. These people don't think failure is important. They learn more from their successes. I think these people are happier and less stressed than the others because of their attitudes. And, because they are less stressed, they will probably be more successful in life. More on raising children: Kids Learn More From Their Failures Parents Need to Teach Their Children How to Behave Thoughts on Raising Our Children Well You Remember More When You Cry Than When You Smile Teach Your Children Not to Hesitate to Make Mistakes The Key is Common Sense Parents Know the Best Way Both Success and Failure Teach Character Return to: What's the Best Way to Raise Children? | Issue 10 | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine - ©1997-2007 - Sandy and Thomas Peters - topics mag@gmail.com