Teaching Generation Z How to Hope
Hope — the belief that the future is bright and that you have the power to make it so — is a vital cognitive skill. Children who feel more hopeful about the future consistently have better attendance, classroom engagement, grades, and self-regulation.
Resilience literature also tells us that hope is a major protective factor against adversity.Parent and educators can help the children in their lives flourish by teaching them how to hope by following these steps.Hope is not frivolous or fleeting.
It is a mindset centered on taking action to achieve the future one wants. Hope is powered by three key components: goals, pathways (i.e., how to move towards goals), and willpower (i.e., keeping your eye on the prize).[Free Webinar: Learn About the Science and Power of Hope]Hope does not sprout from a one-time conversation, so talk to your child or students often about hope, its components, and hopes they hold personally.Children’s movies, television, and books are filled with lessons on hope, as characters commonly work toward goals in the face of barriers and adversity.While reading a book or watching a movie, ask your child or student about the goals of a character.
How is the character trying to achieve their goals? What barriers does the character face, and how does it affect their hope?
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