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The takeaway from extensive research indicates that character traits like self-control and honesty predict long-term success far more reliably than superficial metrics like grades. Yet, in a culture increasingly fixated on university admissions and accolades, it’s essential for parents to steer the conversation back to the core values that shape their children’s moral fabric. Honesty should be celebrated just as much, if not more so, than academic achievement.