Lessons from Mandela for our children

As you watch the coverage on Nelson Mandela's passing, talk to your children about him.

AS the world mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela, I couldn’t help but think that his legacy of peace, resilience, tolerance and forgiveness are valuable lessons that we can pass on to our children.

As parents, how can we use his legacy to inspire a new generation to lead, in big and small ways, on the world stage or in their communities and personal lives. Mandela’s life and journey are a lesson in peace and equality and in the transformative power of resilience and forgiveness. These are all qualities that most parents would be pleased to have their child embody.