Beyond Achievement: The Judgment Gap. Preparing Young Adults For Life
Parenting and Relationships
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12-Jun-2026
As parents, we naturally want our children to succeed and spend years helping them achieve their goals.
But alongside success, many families are asking a different question: what helps them develop good judgment, make sound decisions, and navigate life with confidence?
Drawing on conversations with more than 100 families around the world, this interactive session explores how responsibility, resilience, and wisdom are shaped through everyday experiences, family relationships, and the opportunities we create for young people to learn and grow. This cross-generational conversation explores the following topics:
The difference between achievement and real-life judgment
How responsibility develops through lived experience
The role of families and everyday environments in shaping values and decisions
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