Yet, in tune with the idealistic hopes of the 1960s, Woodstock satisfied most attendees. There was a sense of social harmony, which, with the quality of music, and the overwhelming mass of people, many sporting bohemian dress, behavior, and attitudes, helped to make it one of the enduring events of the century.
By Alfie Kohn. The push to teach kids âgrit,â to make them more persistent, has become wildly popular in the last couple of years, spurred by journalist Paul Toughâs bestseller How Children Succeed and the widely publicized views of Angela Duckworth, a University of Pennsylvania researcher.
Here are things parents can do: 1  Help your child learn to do things. At every age, there are new things for kids to learn. 2  When teaching kids how to do things, show and help them at first. Then let them do what they can, even if they make mistakes. 3  Praise your child, but do it wisely. Of course, it's good to praise kids.  Be a good role model.