Building Character

One of the best ways to instill morals is to model for your children. But how do you build character?
Building character requires doing things you don’t want to do or are hard to do. When a child is made
to finish a task, especially when he does his best, he will have an incredible sense of accomplishment. The child will also realize that they can accomplish their goal by sticking with it when the going gets touch. They also realize that hard work is not always fun. Sticking with a tough coach or unfair teacher will be an important lesson when faced with these same issues in the workplace.

 All of us are faced with obstacles as we strive toward our goals. The difference between the goals becoming reality and being just a dream is often perseverance and mental toughness. Olympic medalists, Michael Phelps, did not become a gold medalist in a day, a week, or a year. No, winning the gold took hour upon hour, lap after lap of practice. Thousands of laps swimming back and forth every week with no cheers, no medals, no interaction, just the swimmer and the water. The goal was not accomplished in a day, a month or a year. The goal, an Olympic medal, was years and years away and only attainable by hours and hours of practice.

Your child might not want to be an Olympic athlete, but do you want them to have that opportunity if they so choose? Suppose it is an academic scholarship or entrance to a certain college, or a specialized program. Your child may not solidify a dream until high school or beyond. Do you want those doors to be open to your child? Do you want your child to be ready and up for the challenge?

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