Tell a young person what to do ‎- play fair‎,‎ be yourself‎,‎ stick to the task at hand ‎- and most will tune you out‎.‎ But show them how choices and consequences play out in the real world‎,‎ with real people‎,‎ and the impact will be far more profound‎.‎ Parenting with a Story gathers 101 narratives from people around the world and from all walks of life‎,‎ reflecting unexpected moments of clarity about who they are and how they should treat others‎.‎ The lessons illuminate the power of character ‎- integrity‎,‎ curiosity‎,‎ creativity‎,‎ grit‎,‎ kindness‎,‎ patience‎,‎ gratitude‎,‎ and more ‎- to prepare us for anything‎.‎ Sometimes heart‎-wrenching‎,‎ sometimes funny‎,‎ always compelling‎,‎ these stories impart wisdom and help steer choices about‎:‎ Resisting peer pressure‎;‎ Remaining open‎-minded‎;‎ Being humble‎;‎ Making courageous decisions‎;‎ Standing by their word‎;‎ Bouncing back from failure‎;‎ Showing compassion‎;‎ and‎,‎ Picking friends wisely‎.‎ Stories help shape who we are and who we aspire to become‎.‎ Share these‎,‎ discuss them‎,‎ and watch your child grow into the adult you‎'‎ll be proud of‎.‎