21 KEYS TO RAISING CHARACTERED KIDS: 21 Book Series
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The purpose of this book is to give parents or prospective parents a quick, short summary of some of the time tested tools, techniques, labor and wisdom required to raise children with high character. By most accounts, character is in decline in our culture today and parents are increasingly frustrated and anxious about raising healthy, happy, well adjusted, charactered kids. Although this task is becoming increasingly difficult in many ways, it is still possible to do a quality job if one has a basic playbook to follow and is willing to commit the time and effort necessary. This book is intended to be a valuable primer for parents who desire to lay a good foundation for raising kids with character.
Grant Richardson has been training, teaching and coaching children successfully for over 18 years as a school administrator, teacher and coach. He has worked in private schools, public schools, charter schools, online schools and home schools and has worked with children of all ages from kindergarten through high school in three different states. His teaching background includes primarily social studies and math and his coaching experience has been primarily football at the high school level.
Educationally, Grant received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography with a Regional Planning emphasis from the University of California, Davis and then obtained his Masters of Science degree in Educational Administration from Pensacola Christian College.
In addition to successfully molding and shaping countless students through his work, Grant, along with his wife, Robin, has raised three sons, two of which graduated from the US Air Force Academy and one is currently attending a trade school. True to the principles in this book, Grant and Robin are not only proud of their son’s accomplishments, but prouder still of their character and who they are becoming as young men.
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21 KEYS TO RAISING CHARACTERED KIDS - Grant Richardson
Introduction
Character. Such a simple word, yet there seem to be few concepts that are as sought after or debated and discussed as much as character. Increasingly we hear it mentioned, as people become more and more concerned that we are losing it, both individually and as a society. But despite the concern and the attention, it seems we rarely hear concrete solutions about how to obtain it. It remains somewhat shrouded in mystery as people try to figure out what it is and how to capture this elusive quality, and by most accounts we are not doing a very good job. Yet it is hard to imagine something that could be more important for individuals, families and society as a whole.
So what is character, and how is it obtained? The best definition of character I have heard is, an inner strength that allows you to always do the right thing at the right time
. Wouldn’t we all love a big dose of that? While no one is perfect, this goal is more attainable than you might think. Imagine a family or community or society that has this quality. I’m here to tell you that although it is not easy, it is possible. But it starts with parents.
After twenty five years of raising a family and working with young people in the classroom and on the ball field, I have confirmed what most of you already know. That character matters, and that it has to be instilled during the formative years. That is not to say that we cannot continue to grow in character as we pass through adulthood, but clearly, any child who does not have character instilled in them during their formative years will waste much of their life dealing with the consequences of their poor character. Good character is one of the greatest things a parent can give a child. But this is where it can get tough because character-wise, it is difficult to pass on to our children something we do not have. So do not be surprised that as you commit to training your children in this manner, you may also find yourself being re-trained. It is important to know that the more you can master and apply these principles personally, the more likely your children will embrace them as well.
With that in mind, I have tried to pass on to you what I believe are twenty one of the most important and practical ingredients in trying to raise kids with character. You may recognize some of them, because most of them are time tested concepts that have proven themselves to work. I don’t know about you, but I never had the luxury as a parent to experiment with fads and trends that were unproven. Kids just grow up too fast to risk trying something that does not work. One of the biggest criticisms I have of our current public educational system is that it has been reckless at times in the way that new trends and fads have been tried before they were proven to work. Parents have been raising kids for centuries and so we have a great body of evidence of what works and what doesn’t and I can tell you from my experiences with my own children and the countless students I have worked with that these concepts do work. The trick is knowing how to apply these proven concepts to a new generation with its own set of unique challenges. It is my hope that you will find this book to be helpful in that regard.
If you are reading this, then it is probably safe to assume that you are taking your parenting responsibilities very seriously. Let me applaud you for your efforts there and encourage you to continue to invest in your children and your family by learning all you can on this topic. I have never met a parent yet who regretted investing too much time or effort in being a better parent or in raising better children. As our culture continues to lose sight of what character is and how to produce it, may you find the deep satisfaction of seeing your children rise above the tide and reset the standard of character.
I wish you the best as you undertake one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of your life.
1 – Essential Preparation
As with all grand adventures, there are some critical elements that you will need to address in your preparations for this incredible journey of raising charactered children.
Perhaps the most essential is that of your philosophical approach. I would love to be able to tell you that all roads lead to Rome
, that all paths lead to heaven
and that all approaches to child training are successful, but the reality is, they are not. While it would be easy for me to tell you what philosophical approach to use, it would be far better for you to do some research