When it comes to grit, resilience and kids sport, the question around their enrolment, ongoing participation and right to quit is often the topic of much conversation – and consternation. As parents, what should we do when kids announce they want to “take a break” or quit altogether?
Kids and adolescents are still developing grit and the ability to work strenuously towards a goal.
Sarah is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director for the High Achieving Teachers Program within the School of Education.
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