Is it ever too early to start learning?
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Some say don't teach children too much too early, let them evolve naturally. Others say, encourage them to learn, explore and find their passions. Is it realistic to expect a toddler to know what direction they should be going in?
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Probably not. Whilst learning tends to start at roughly the same age in most western countries, in the East, in Asia in particular children start at a very young age. Why? Because competition is fierce. Job guarantees are non existent and there is no such thing as welfare. Put this all into an equation and what you find is parents who are pushy, to the point of educational excellence. Sometimes damaging the child, but ultimately that child will be able to compete globally as a result.
When you look at the mass movement of people across the globe, what increasingly appears to be the trend is of a global knowledge exchange. People are in demand and their skills. The UK for example has seen a huge influx of skilled and non-skilled migrants. What this means is that the competition for work just became even harder. Yet, some people in the UK refuse to acknowledge let alone consider the implications. Perhaps the UK and West as a whole has had it too easy for too long? You often hear of politicians talking of a 'global' economy. The fact remains trade has been global for centuries as far back as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans etc. So the global reach and movement of people is no major surprise.
Yet, put this all in a British context (for argument sake), what we might then find happen is a situation whereby the mass ranks of unemployed will find it ever more difficult to get back into work or find a job in the first instance due to massive competition. Europe is now open and this means that 320million people have the right to move anywhere they like in Europe. Whilst politicians may think it sounds a good idea, it may well prove to be a poison challace. In particular for countries like the UK that are leaders in the Europe, tend to have the most job vacancies, ease of employment and minimal immigration restrictions.
How does all this tie into education? Well, think of it this way: the next generation of university graduates leaving British universities trying to find employment in 2010 will have an even harder task. The economy may be in a fragile state but the competition just rose 100%. People globally are becoming more and more educated and skilled. If the British student and more importantly their parents don't realise that education is vital for their future, then finding that long term career will become an even harder dream to achieve.
Parenting has no right or wrong answer. There are things parents should try to do to encourage their children, look after them and point them in the right direction. On education, it is vitally important that parents push their kids. Help them where they can and really praise and promote educational excellence. It may benefit all parties in the long term but most importantly, really should come naturally.
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When you look at the mass movement of people across the globe, what increasingly appears to be the trend is of a global knowledge exchange. People are in demand and their skills. The UK for example has seen a huge influx of skilled and non-skilled migrants. What this means is that the competition for work just became even harder. Yet, some people in the UK refuse to acknowledge let alone consider the implications. Perhaps the UK and West as a whole has had it too easy for too long? You often hear of politicians talking of a 'global' economy. The fact remains trade has been global for centuries as far back as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans etc. So the global reach and movement of people is no major surprise.
Yet, put this all in a British context (for argument sake), what we might then find happen is a situation whereby the mass ranks of unemployed will find it ever more difficult to get back into work or find a job in the first instance due to massive competition. Europe is now open and this means that 320million people have the right to move anywhere they like in Europe. Whilst politicians may think it sounds a good idea, it may well prove to be a poison challace. In particular for countries like the UK that are leaders in the Europe, tend to have the most job vacancies, ease of employment and minimal immigration restrictions.
How does all this tie into education? Well, think of it this way: the next generation of university graduates leaving British universities trying to find employment in 2010 will have an even harder task. The economy may be in a fragile state but the competition just rose 100%. People globally are becoming more and more educated and skilled. If the British student and more importantly their parents don't realise that education is vital for their future, then finding that long term career will become an even harder dream to achieve.
Parenting has no right or wrong answer. There are things parents should try to do to encourage their children, look after them and point them in the right direction. On education, it is vitally important that parents push their kids. Help them where they can and really praise and promote educational excellence. It may benefit all parties in the long term but most importantly, really should come naturally.
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