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We spend a great deal of time encouraging children to be confident, speak up and believe in themselves, but confidence alone doesn't necessarily prepare them for relationships, disappointment or difficult decisions. Emotional intelligence matters more than confidence because children also need to understand themselves, read situations and recognise the impact they have on other people. Amanda Rogaly considers why we may be focusing on the wrong quality when we talk about preparing children for adulthood.
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