With the economic news swirling from dire predictions to dire realities, our schools and kids need parent and community support more than ever before. The business community has been dealing with the global market place for a while, and now our kids are going to have to find their way to success in the global marketplace too. These thoughts were running through my mind during the first year college seminar I spoke at last week. I’ve related several of the comments these nineteen-year-old students made and here’s one more:

“I am afraid for the way things will be like when we graduate from college. The workplace will be looking for people who can work really hard. I don’t think we know how to do that.” -Student

These students are hitting the realities of life and expressed a lot of worries. We know that Say Yes to No will equip kids with the self-discipline they need to meet these challenges. The lessons come in small doses, but result in a big payoff.

What lesson do you think your child will learn from No? Please, post a comment and share your thoughts. Thank you.