Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child s success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph s Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children s success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children s characters.Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child s true potential and ensure they really succeed.

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child s success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph s Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children s success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children s characters.Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child s true potential and ensure they really succeed.