The Science of Resilience – helping children cope
The Science of Resilience | Harvard Graduate School of Education
An interesting summary article on findings about the ability of children to develop resilience, the ability to succeed in life despite setbacks. This is from a secular perspective, but may provide illustrations or confirmations of Biblical teaching about parenting.
When confronted with the fallout of childhood trauma, why do some children adapt and overcome, while others bear lifelong scars that flatten their potential? A growing body of evidence points to one common answer: Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult. more…
Also see Part 2, which touches on secular suggestions for how these insights should affect governmental policy. Christians should address these subjects both in the public square, writing and speaking to our neighbours, and in our private sphere, modeling truly successful homes that teach children dependence on Christ for all the resilience they need.
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