Character traits Social Intelligence and Gratitude are key to children’s success. Can parents develop their children’s character & can parenting assessment help?

1. Parenting and Character
According to Paul Tough the
development of key character traits that
lead to success are:
• Grit
• Self-Control
• Zest
• Social Intelligence
• Gratitude
• Optimism
• Curiosity
Source: Paul Tough, How Children Succeed Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
(2012)
Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt, Boston
Which Parenting Behaviors assessed by the Keys to
Interactive Parenting Scale (KIPS) promote the
development of these Traits

2. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Character and Parenting
Self-Control
Character

3. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
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4. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
Character and Parenting

5. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
Character and Parenting

6. 1. Sensitivity of Response
2. Supports Emotions
3. Physical Interaction
4. Involvement
5. Agenda
6. Language Experiences
7. Reasonable Expectations
8. Adapts Strategies to Child
9. Limits & Consequences
10.Supportive Directions
11.Encouragement
12.Exploration/Curiosity
KIPS Item
Grit
Zest
Social Intelligence
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
Self-Control
Character
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