Tell a young person what to do—play fair, be yourself, stick to the task
at hand—and most will tune you out. But show them how choices and
consequences play out in the real world, with real people, and the
impact will be far more profound.
Parenting with a Story gathers 101 narratives from people around
the world and from all walks of life, reflecting unexpected moments of
clarity about who they are and how they should treat others. The lessons
illuminate the power of character—integrity, curiosity, creativity,
grit, kindness, patience, gratitude, and more—to prepare us for anything.
Sometimes heart-wrenching, sometimes funny, always compelling, these
stories impart wisdom and help steer choices about:
Resisting peer pressure • Remaining open-minded • Being humble • Making
courageous decisions • Standing by their word • Bouncing back from
failure • Showing compassion • Picking friends wisely • And more
Stories help shape who we are and who we aspire to become. Share these,
discuss them, and watch your child grow into the adult you’ll be proud
of.
Bonus in the eBook: a forty-page set of suggested discussion questions.
The story matrix included in the eBook that lists all 101 stories
for easy reference is available online at the author’s site: Lead with a
Story.
