Bill Donohue Of Catholic League For Religious And Civil Rights On The 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School

An Interview With Jake Frankel

Parents need to inculcate the following 5 virtues in their children: self-discipline, personal responsibility, perseverance, prudence and fortitude. My new book, “War on Virtue,” shows how critical these virtues are for success in any field. I call the first three the “vital virtues” because they are the key to success. I show how the “vital virtues” made Asians, Jews, Mormons and Nigerians a success in school and in the workplace.

School is really not easy these days. Many students have been out of school for a long time because of the pandemic, and the continued disruptions and anxieties are still breaking the flow of normal learning. What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school, particularly during these challenging and anxiety-provoking times?