How Children Succeed

<p>Why <b>character</b>, <b>confidence, and curiosity</b> are more important to your child’s success than academic results. The <i>New York Times</i> bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph’s <i>Raising Boys</i>, <i>Raising Girls</i>, and <i>The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.</i><br><br><br>In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children’s success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.<br><br>Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children’s characters.<br><br>Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.<br><br>In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child’s true potential – and ensure they really succeed.</p>