Who we are, how we interact with others, the qualities and values we display are important to be successful in the workplace and beyond.
Good character or the lack there of it has a big impact not only on someone’s personal life but also their professional life.
Young people who demonstrate good character are often highly sought- after by employers due to their responsibility and trustworthiness.
However, those who lack it may need help finding employment opportunities because it reflects poorly on their reputation as potential employees.
Therefore, parents and teachers as we prepare the young people for the world of work, we must foster good character qualities in them so that they have an advantage over others when entering the competitive job market later in life. This has to be a collective effort between the parents and the teachers.
Character development refers to cultivating certain traits in individuals that help to guide their behavior. Character development, covers numerous aspects like; values, ethics, morality, ability to make decisions and trustworthiness.
These are essential to personal growth and career success as they provide a foundation upon which an individual can build successful work place relationships with peers, colleagues , clients, and customers.
In character development, parents play an important role of instilling core values such as independence, self-awareness, a positive attitude toward failure, through examples set up at home. On the other hand, teachers provide students with mentorship and guidance since schools serve as “incubators” for innovative ideas.
Encouraging young people to think independently by demonstrating through actions rather than just words is important for cultivating independent thinkers.
Every parent wishes to raise their child into an ethical, responsible, and conscientious individual who can eventually make a meaningful difference. It is through lifelong interactions that young people can learn more about themselves. In this respect, young people need to be exposed to influential factors from both parents and teachers.
Society can only do so much to create an environment conducive for such individuals to succeed; however, it is up to us as parents and teachers to guide the young people toward achieving positive outcomes.
For instance, what makes a successful entrepreneur lies in one’s ability to embrace what challenges them and grow from it. We can raise people with the right tips, inspiring hope for future generations.