Believe Quote by Angela Duckworth
“I believe kids should choose what they want to do, because it's their life, but they have to choose something, and they can't quit in the middle unless there's a really good reason. There are going to be peaks and valleys. You don't want to let kids quit during a valley.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk, 2015
Children should be encouraged to commit to a path, endure hardships, and avoid quitting during low periods unless truly justified.
In simple terms: Kids need perseverance, not easy exits.
Teach resilience and purposeful commitment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- parenting
- coaching
- career guidance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is quitting a healthy choice?
- How to support kids in valleys?
Overemphasis on persistence may ignore burnout.