Raising Kind Kids- Goodness Matters

Teach Your Child That Goodness Matters Most

As parents, we wear many hats—caregiver, protector, teacher, and guide. One of our most important roles, beyond providing love and meeting our child’s physical needs, is shaping them into kind, moral individuals.

Most parents would agree that raising a good person is a top priority. But in reality, the messages children receive often emphasise success, popularity, or talent over character. Dennis Prager has spent years asking parents to pose this question to their children:
"What do you think matters most to us—being successful, popular, talented, or being a good person?"
Many parents are shocked when "being good" is rarely the top answer.

But when we reflect on life, the legacy that truly matters is kindness and integrity. When someone passes away, what we remember most isn’t their job title—it’s their goodness and the impact they had on others.

So, how can we ensure our children grow up with a strong moral compass?
✔ Prioritise ethical education. Check the values taught at the school to which you send your child with the same intensity with which you examine the school’s academic credentials.
✔ Lead by example. Children learn from what they see—demonstrate kindness, honesty, empathy and truth seeking in your daily life.
✔ Talk about values. Have open conversations about right and wrong, fairness, creating open discussions and the importance of doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

We’re raising the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and decision-makers. Let’s raise them to be good above all else.

Written By Nanny Emmy inspired by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

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