We betray our children by making them afraid to fail | Matthew Syed

Our X Factor culture obscures the fact that the most important element of success is resilienceWest Point, the training academy for aspiring army officers in the United States, is regarded as one of the most formidable educational institutions in the world. The opening weeks of training are deliberately tough. There are physical and psychological challenges, including gruelling marches carrying heavy weights, and batteries of tests of reasoning and intellect. Many find the going so tough th