Children learn to succeed by overcoming obstacles.
Research has since established resilience as essential for human thriving, an ability necessary for the development of healthy, adaptable young people.
Does adversity build resilience?
Adversity also allows us the very important character trait of resilience; through resilience, one is able to be bolder and more level headed, one's character is strengthened and one is able to move on from very painful circumstances.
Can resilience occur without adversity?
Being resilient doesn't mean that a person won't experience difficulty or distress. People who have suffered major adversity or trauma in their lives commonly experience emotional pain and stress. In fact, the road to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress.
