How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough

In "How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character," Paul Tough challenges the conventional wisdom that intelligence, endlessly measured by test scores, is the sole indicator of how well a child will do in life. Instead, Tough explores compelling new research in neuroscience and psychology that shows character traits like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism play a crucial role in a child's success.

The book navigates through various environments, from inner-city schools to affluent private schools, and the homes of single parents and well-off families, showing how nurturing a child's character is integral to their long-term achievement. Tough doesn't shy away from the larger societal issues impacting a child's ability to learn either, shedding light on how adverse childhood experiences can impact their progress.

"How Children Succeed" provides a new framework for understanding how to help children thrive. It offers a paradigm shift, arguing that the qualities that matter most have less to do with IQ and more to do with inner resilience, resourcefulness, and grit. This insightful book leaves readers pondering the profound implications for how we parent, how we educate our children, and how we prioritize in our society.