In today’s society, parents are pushing their children to be doctors or lawyers. Not that being a doctor or lawyer is wrong, but in reality, not all children are doctor- or lawyer-materials. Some kids are very well be entrepreneur-materials.
Unfortunately, “thanks” to the highly acclaimed people who are working as doctors, lawyers or those working on large corporations, parents are panicking; instead of showing the best route for their children, they often push them to fit into a system; a corporation system. A system taught in schools and colleges. Even in an MBA program, you are not encouraged to be an entrepreneur; you are encouraged to acquire and hone skills that would be suitable for the professional world.
This is, as Tim Ferris says, a life deferred plan, especially to those who are entrepreneurial at heart.
Here’s the reality: Entrepreneurs move the world. Just think about it: If everybody is professional, then who will start a company that will hire a professional? Entrepreneurs start companies; entrepreneurs create jobs; entrepreneurs turn the wheels of the economy.
Here’s an expert view on the issue: Cameron Herold shares his thoughts on kidpreneurship on a TEDx event at Edmonton. Listen to what he is going to tell you about raising kids to become entrepreneurs:
Don’t you think that today is the best time to raise new entrepreneurs who will change the world in the future for the better? Please share your opinion…
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