Positive Persistence

I read from a parenting book on one of the most important values to teach our kids is
the value of positive persistence .. that is never quit.

Quoting from the book,
"Quitters never win, Winners never quit."

Well, I sure see some of these values coming from my kids, when the need arises like,
when my teenage boy persisted in his argument that he didn't have enough time for homework where actually he could find time for his all-important TV program.
OK, that's persistent argument. And they want to win their argument.

Normally, I would just let them think that they are all-mighty right because whatever reasoning you try to drum in at that time would be futile. They are just not in the listening mode.
So, I exercise my positive persistence to talk some sense when they least expected it, when they have let their guard down. I sure like to believe the author of the book is right. Never quit, parents. Your kids are not going to be excited about your persistence but I am sure they will be thankful one day.