I’m not talking about having enough talent… I’m talking about being able to handle the criticism.  Those judges can be pretty harsh.  One night they’re singing your praises, the next, they’re tearing you to shreds.  Well, in most things our kids do, they have to be prepared for criticism.  Hopefully, the person giving the critique will offer it kindly.  Even if they don’t, we need to teach our children how to handle it.  Criticism can hurt, but it can also motivate them to try harder. Teaching our kids how to cope with criticism is an important lesson we must teach as parents.