:: 9 Parenting for Purpose Tips ::

Excerpted from "The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life" by William Damon

• Listen closely for the spark, then fan the flames
• Take advantage of regular opportunities to open a dialogue
• Be open-minded and supportive of the sparks of interest expressed
• Convey your own sense of purpose and the meaning you derive from your work
• Impart wisdom about the practicalities of life
• Introduce children to potential mentors
• Encourage and entrepreneurial attitude
• Nurture a positive outlook
• Instill in children a feeling of agency, linked to responsibility

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