We all want to think we're raising up good kids. That we're teaching them the behavior and the thought processes they need to flourish. But sometimes people that work with our kids in professional or leadership roles have a clearer perception of what our kids are actually learning, and more important, what they're not. We asked people who work with kids, "If you could have parents instill one value in their child before they come to you, what would it be?" These are the answers.
1. Respect is the root of all good things
2. Manners (or understand that other people are people)
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7. The ability to tell the truth, because it can stop a vicious spiral
8. Learn from everything
9. A lesson for parents: Welcome help
10. Mom and Dad won't always be there to save you when you screw up
11. Be kind to puppets
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