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We all hope that the values that are important to each of us are passed along to our children. Often, however, that hope is (36) by a flood of pop culture messages, peer pressure, and overscheduled lives that leave little time for good counsel or (37) It’s easy to forget that learning values and character at home is as important as any schoolwork or extracurricular activities.
In the real world of jobs and career, people are judged by two standards: their (38) skills and their personal traits. While grade school, high school, and college can teach skills and (39) , it’s up to parents to teach children the attributes that make for success in the real world--diligence, a (40) attitude, creativity, optimism, assertiveness, and (41) . Schools--particularly colleges--don’t focus on these issues. That’s the job of the parents, so take the (42) seriously. Send your kids into the world ready to handle not only the tasks of life but also its hurdles, social obstacles, and (43) with skills and character.
You really can’t start soon enough. After all, children need personal integrity and morals as much as any adult. Bullies will always be around, (44) . Exposing children to the harsher realities of life isn’t cruel; giving them that experience and coaching them through it is part and parcel of raising kids to have courage, resilience, and honor. (45) . . Then think through how to teach these crucial lessons. Talking to your kids should be only part of the plan. Letting them witness integrity in action--through your own behavior, by watching documentaries about great people together, or even by visiting a courtroom--is the strongest way to impart the message. (46) So make a point of it. After all, if you don’t teach your children integrity, who will