This Is A Very Good Piece On Simon Biles & The Shortcomings Of The “Grit” Concept

 

I suspect the vast majority of us applaud Simon Biles for putting her well-being ahead of anyone’s expectations of what she should be doing.

Slate just published a good piece headlined How Parents Should Talk to Their Kids About Simone Biles.

It’s a good reflection on the limitations of the concept of “grit” and how to make sure it isn’t used to harm.

I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About “Grit.” You’ll find a lot of resources there about how it can be used to help students, as well as its limitations.