Creative Child July 2016 | Page 14

parenting tips Why is the Most Important Quality for Success BY: Deborah Song The Scripps National Spelling Bee contest is one of the most cutthroat and revered competitions.Winning, psychologists found, takes more than IQ or talent. The kids who won were more inherently persistent and likely to plug away at practice on their own; they weren’t smarter, they just worked harder. This quality of perseverance and passion when working toward long-term goals has acquired the nickname of grit. 13