“We know two things
about adversity and resilience: First, there is “an opposition in all things”
(2 Nephi 2:11). Second, obtaining anything of great worth often requires great
sacrifice.
“As children become resilient, they understand and accept
these two facts. They see life as challenging and ever changing, but they
believe they can cope with those challenges and changes. They view mistakes and
weaknesses as opportunities to learn, and they accept that losing may precede
winning.
“As children develop resilience, they believe they can
influence and even control outcomes in their lives through effort, imagination,
knowledge, and skill. With this attitude, they focus on what they can do rather than on what is outside
their control.
“Another mark of resilience is to see great purpose and
meaning in life and people. A sense of purpose will help our children avoid
giving up, in spite of setbacks and pressure to do so.”
Lyle J. Burrup, “Raising Resilient Children,” Ensign, Mar
2013, 13.
No comments:
Post a Comment