5 Characteristics Of Grit -- What It Is, Why You Need It And Do You Have It?

 Recently some close friends visited, both of whom have worked in education with adolescents for over 40 years. We were talking about students in general and when I asked what has changed with regards to the character of kids, in unison they said "grit" - or more specifically, lack thereof. There seems to be growing concern among teachers that kids these days are growing soft.