pub’s note what makes you uniquely human? What are your attributes and aptitudes? As parents, we need to take the time to think this through, so that we can help our children identify what makes them uniquely human. It is important if we are to ensure that our children are prepared for a world that they, and we, cannot yet fathom. We need to remind ourselves of some basics, and stick to the core of what makes us, us. More importantly, we need to single out what makes our children unique – helping them play to their strengths and not pushing them to grow into a constructed (parental/societal/peer pressured) idea of what it means to be successful. The question that plagues parents and teachers is “how can learners prepare for an increasingly uncertain future?” The good news is that much research has been done on this topic and one of the findings is that as parents we must hone in on what is at our children’s very core and grow that! If we get that right, then the next generation will truly have the best chance of succeeding in every sense of the word. Read more on this topic in our informative piece about preparing your child for the digital future (page 16) and watch the video for advice on what you can do to ready your child for Industry 4.0. It will make you smile, refresh your mind, and equip you to live and parent with purpose and confidence.
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