ABSTRACT
Grit implies a certain level of mental toughness—the ability to overcome obstacles to come out stronger on the other side. Mikami described children who are successful in making and keeping friends as having a “spirit of equality,” meaning that they equitably handle conflict and they play fair. Mikami described children who are successful in making and keeping friends as having a “spirit of equality,” meaning that they equitably handle conflict and they play fair. The parents can nurture these qualities by handling conflict in our home fairly. Emotions of children are extreme, and our kids are unprepared to deal with the ramifications of their emotionally driven actions. This is why the parents must raise our kids to have a gentle mix of empathy, industriousness, and grit.
