tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post2446499071833362945..comments2023-07-11T21:02:09.217+10:00Comments on Be Our Best: How to teach your kids persistenceJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377276479172112517noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post-52073541189342163352011-07-18T10:10:48.958+10:002011-07-18T10:10:48.958+10:00Always love a positive message. We actually have ...Always love a positive message. We actually have an adult child who tends to give up....it may be due more to depression, but still....it has been a major obstacle for him. In the present he IS persisting so eventually I think things do work out. You do the best you can and they will too. There is no formula.<br />SandraSandra Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640562716913535824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post-14088397061952957402011-07-14T04:29:40.921+10:002011-07-14T04:29:40.921+10:00I love the positive message you are creating! Nice...I love the positive message you are creating! Nice blog! I'm visiting from the blog hop and I'm your newest follower. I'd love it if you followed me back at http://organicplanet.blogspot.com/living for the planethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743989992979535034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post-80536162185998508492011-07-14T03:09:54.626+10:002011-07-14T03:09:54.626+10:00I totally agree on not letting your child give up....I totally agree on not letting your child give up. Really nice post. Just stopping by. Following you from the Catch a Wave Wednesday. Would love a visit and follow back on my blog: blog.writerslairbooks.com. Thanks!Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414307998057655613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post-54105403636517567582011-07-14T01:54:12.995+10:002011-07-14T01:54:12.995+10:00I believe they are separate. Begging and trying a...I believe they are separate. Begging and trying are two different things. I have been working with my kids on being happy with what you have, and at the same time, strive to be your best. Visiting and following via Welcome Wednesday hop...hop over to my blog and follow back if you like... http://mom4realky.blogspot.com<br /><br />Jessica KAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036075327566962588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959711911969584931.post-37475039828889393362011-07-13T21:46:12.050+10:002011-07-13T21:46:12.050+10:00I think there is definitely a difference between h...I think there is definitely a difference between healthy persistence and pestering. Pestering really isn't the same thing as being persistent when you're learning something new like riding a bike or learning math. Discerning the right way and the right time to lobby for what you want is an important skill. I try to give my daughter reasons when I say no to something, but sometimes, I also say, "I'm not ready to make a decision about that right now. We'll talk about it later." When she keeps nagging me, she's really hoping that she can just wear me down, and that isn't respectful either of me or of the other people who may have to listen to it. I don't think she learns anything valuable from that kind of persistence. Healthy persistence would be more like sitting down and discussing why she wants whatever the thing is and what my reasons are for saying no. If she makes a well-reasoned argument, I might be swayed, but if she is just a pest about it, I tell her it's an automatic "no."Laura Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274813429304397700noreply@blogger.com