As
a diligent parent, you have no doubt enrolled your little one in a good early learning centre
and are on the lookout for a good school for them. But simple academics is no
longer enough. You cannot wait for your child to complete 14 years of education
before they are exposed to the work that they will eventually do. It is
estimated that forty percent of children today will go into jobs that haven't
been invented yet. With so much at stake, it's important for you as a parent to
help your child and give them that extra edge.
For
instance, if your child loves apps and games, you could try and get them
interested in coding
for children. These coding classes are specially designed to appeal to kids
while teaching them the basics of programming. Many advanced courses even let
them actually write code from scratch and execute them. Besides immensely boosting
their self-confidence, these courses, in fact, help children get a head start
in a software programming career.
Another
innovative way to give your child a taste of the practical aspect of work is to
introduce them to the concept of student entrepreneurs.
These basically consist of workshops and classes that help students pursue an
entrepreneurial career from a young age. They not only teach children theory
but also encourage practical application. These children are usually broken
down into groups and given various entrepreneurial projects. Students have to
learn to manage their finances, market their product or service and deal with
losses in a productive way.
No
matter what course you choose, it's important that it should be fun for your
kids in addition to educating them. Since it's an extra-school activity, you
don't want to put excessive pressure on your kid and let them find something
that they truly love. Try out a few options and talk to your child to see what
works best for them.
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