Denis Waitley, American Author
The goal of parenting is to raise happy and successful adults.
Montessori's goal was (and is) "to educate the human potential."
Resiliency is the key! It is the ability of a child to deal effectively with stress and pressure, to cope with challenges, to bounce back from adversity, and to solve problems. It is also the ability to develop realistic goals and relate well with others, kindly and respectfully.
Children who are resilient see mistakes as challenges rather than risks to avoid. Failure is merely a first try! Practice makes better.
They recognize their strengths as well as their weaknesses. They can get what they need in a positive way--acceptance, love, optimism, attention. They can make "kid-size" decisions--what to wear, what book to read at bedtime, apple or orange for snack... The respect others.
Children who are resilient are thoughtful and kind. They know how to reach out to help others. They are bucket-fillers!
Bibliography for Parents:
* Raising Resilient Children by Rob Brooks and Sam Goldstein
* Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World by Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelson
* Kid Cooperation by Elizabeth Pantley
* Raising A Self-Disciplined Child by Rob Brooks
* Spring PEP classes: PEPparent.org
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