C|M|LAW Professor Lolita K. Bucker Inniss published a Letter to the Editor at page A13 of the September 15-16, 2012  Wall Street Journal.  The letter was a response to a essay by Paul Tough entitled Opting Out of the ‘Rug Rat Race.  In commenting on the role of nonocognitive skills such as perseverance and grit in helping a child get ahead in life, Inniss argues that “Hard work and toughness are invaluable, but strong parental support and early economic advantages are what work to get children ahead.

Professor Inniss’ letter is available here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444023704577649681287960356.html

The essay to which she responds is available here:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443819404577635352783638934.html?KEYWORDS=paul+tough