How to Teach Kids Entrepreneurship

Instructions

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  The first thing you need to teach your children is the importance of money. A successful entrepreneurs always knows what's at risk, and knows how to effectively utilize his capitals for the establishment and expansion of his business. Just like that, if you want your children to be successful entrepreneurs, you need to make them realize that money is just more than a commodity. And the fact that how do you use it determines the path for your future. You can explain it to them by influencing them to save money for something they really want like a new skateboard or a video game they desperately wanted to have. Doing this so would help your child building respect for money, making him eventually learn the importance of it.
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  Don't just limit this learning process between yourself and your children. In fact, involve the whole household in the conversation by debating about certain topics that would help enhancing the children's understanding of the concepts of entrepreneurship. Assist your child in communicating their ideas by developing confidence.
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  Your child needs to learn to take responsibility for his actions. Moreover you should also help in developing his short-term goals, which he should pursue. These short-term goals could be as long as a week, a month or a year, but make sure that your child sets realistic goals for himself. So that once he achieves his objectives, his self-esteem boosts as a result of that. This would really help in having faith in his abilities, as well as creating a desire to take on risks in the pursuit of his goals.
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  Due to their inexperience the children have a tendency to think outside the box which gives them the advantages of coming up with new and innovative ideas. Some children even go on to chase their childhood schemes once they're adults, as they feel that it is feasible enough to be practically implemented. Praising the child for his creative thinking would increase his willingness and drive him more curious about things.
  
  Foster a child's curiosity. Curiosity and a willingness to take risks are key characteristics of an entrepreneur. Children have the benefit of inexperience, so they are more likely to think outside the box. Parents can nurture that curiosity and creativity through activities such as challenging children to a silly drawing contest, organizing a wacky dress-up show or even just sitting back to watch clouds and interpret their shapes, which can prove pivotal to an entrepreneur's success in the future.
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  Don't try to spoil your children by assisting them whenever they ask for your help. Instead, let them find a  solution to the problem at hand themselves. This should be done for making the child self-reliant, so that he doesn't have be arbitrary in the future, and look up to others for helping him out.