1. Learning life skills at an early age
When children spend most of their day cramming theory at school, they miss out on the practical skills that prepare them for a life in the real world.
However, encouraging them to think like an entrepreneur at a young age can introduce them to skills such as problem-solving, critical and creative thinking since they’re bound to come across complex problems in their journey that require forming a strategy and intense evaluation. Besides innovating, they would also learn how to work with a team and organize one, therefore imbibing leadership skills. These skills can be applied to any and every situation they find themselves in and will help them immensely when entering a professional workspace. Owing to the fast-changing technological landscape, entrepreneurs learn certain digital tools such as Google Workspace, setting up a website, and marketing tools such as Facebook Business Manager, SEO, Social Media Marketing, etc., which would prove extremely useful if learned at a young age.
2. Building a Network
An entrepreneur’s most valuable asset is their network. Having access to a larger community of people whether it be peers, investors, or even strangers with similar interests, eventually leads to socializing and therefore opens doors to new opportunities. Encouraging children to interact and be more sociable can give them the confidence to connect strongly with others.
3. Developing a good work ethic
Becoming an entrepreneur requires discipline. With a hundred different things on their
agenda, including school work, they would inevitably learn how to organize their daily
activities better. Developing a positive work ethic also teaches them responsibility, time
management, and the importance of hard work.
4. Appreciating the Value of Money
It’s only when we start earning money that we understand that it truly does not grow on
trees. The mark of a successful entrepreneur is the way they manage their financials and
put every rupee to good use. Engaging in entrepreneurial activities would build financial
literacy and teach children to spend responsibly and at the same time, save up for the long term.
5. Learning how to set goals
Not many school-going kids or teenagers know how to set and achieve a goal and neither are they taught how to. In an entrepreneurial scenario, setting clear objectives and
developing a course of action would help them understand that achieving a goal can be a difficult process but also give them a sense of purpose.
6. Learning how to deal with failure
Parents often shield their children from failure which sets them up for humiliation and the
fear of facing failure when tough times endure. Being an entrepreneur requires consistent
innovation and testing of ideas that fail almost 90% of the time. However, if encouraged
at a young age, children learn to adapt quickly and move on to the next idea. This helps
them to deal with rejection in their personal lives and also the fact that taking risks and
continuously learning from mistakes is more of an advantage than disappointment.
