AnswerGirls Reveal When It Is Right For Children And Adults To Quit

Online, July 28, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Parents often wonder whether it's better to allow a child to quit piano lessons (or a soccer team, etc.) after a brief, unhappy try, or whether encouraging the child to "stick it out" develops fortitude and other desirable character traits.

The dilemma doesn't end with childhood, but continues throughout life, with job decisions, relationships, and volunteer activities. The new downloadable booklet, "How to Know When It's Right to Be A Quitter" (AnswerGirls $1), studies the problem in all its variations, and outlines six deciding factors. There's even a check list of questions to help determine whether quitting is an appropriate solution, or whether it engenders irresponsibility. This booklet is available exclusively from www.AnswerGirls.com.

The author shared these tips:

"Sometimes it's just plain smart to quit. It can lead to a healthier, happier life if you're able to walk away from stressful, debilitating or time-wasting situations. The only trouble is, where do you draw the line?

One deciding factor: Is this activity an utter waste of time, with no redeeming benefits to anyone?

That's not to say that we shouldn't do things that waste our time. A lazy day can be very restorative to our emotional and physical "batteries"! But if you start to wonder why you're doing it, then it's time to say, 'Adios!"

Addressing moral obligations, health issues and financial pressures, as well as other factors, the author also recognizes when professional counseling is needed."

To learn where and how to draw the line, download this useful guide, "How to Know When It's Right to Be A Quitter," at www.AnswerGirls.com/family2.html.