Virtue Focus: Determination
When a child develops the virtue of determination, they develop an attitude of never giving up, even when things are unknown and challenging. Determination is a virtue that leads to progress and success all throughout life.
Tips for training your child to develop Determination:
- When a child hits a frustration wall with an attempted action, help them think about a different way to try it.
- Model facing a stymied action with thought and shifting plans to try again. Discuss the roadblocks you sometimes face and how you overcome them.
- Read a book together that portrays the main character developing Determination, like this book:
