FOR THE PARENTS
Parents, think of a time when you earned something in your life, and it felt special. Think about how differently you would have felt if that thing had been simply given to you. Would the experience have felt less special? Did you have to dig deep and find that indomitable spirit to keep fighting and get the job done? Talk to your children about finding that GRIT. Speak about how you used that feeling to earn other accomplishments in your life.
WISDOM BADGE REWARD
Parents, have your children set a goal for something that they want to achieve one day. It could be to learn to ride a bike like Ryan, to earn a spot on a sports team, or achieve an “A” in math class. Or it could be something intangible, like trust, loyalty, or more responsibility. Discuss with your children how nothing worth having is given out for free. No matter what it is, they need to EARN IT. Remind them that they need to bring their own grit.
Once you’ve set your goal, encourage them to hold themselves accountable. These goals can be short-term: earning extra TV time by completing their homework before dinner, earning weekly allowances by finishing chores, or earning an extra hour to stay up on the weekends if they make their beds every day or keep their rooms clean.
The goals can also be long term. By creating a routine or schedule to help them achieve their goals, you will help teach them good life habits, and the basics of discipline. Try to create a goal where it takes GRIT to achieve it, or real perseverance to overcome a specific challenge. The fun part is you can both share ideas and determine what the goal will be. Just make sure they earn it!
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