Why it matters: The world can be a very competitive place, so many parents aim to raise kids who will be successful. That's all well and good, but reading this article might cause some parents to redefine how they define "success."

A new question: At the end of every school day, I ask my kids how their day went. They usually respond with a less-than-detailed, "Good." Then I ask them what they learned. My 5th grader usually rattles off a few things, while my 1st grader nearly always responds with, "I forget." That response doesn't bother me because I know from helping him with his school work that he is indeed developing a solid base of knowledge (even if he can't recall specifics at the end of the day). After reading this article, I will now ask them one more question ... and it might be the most important question of all.