tell me why i shouldn't end it all right now

Today, young people already lead lives of comfort, if not luxury. Their teachers and parents told them that education was the key to success – and in that era, it was true. In contrast, one or two generations ago, most people experienced real hardship.įor example, my parents and grandparents grew up with far less (materially speaking) than I did.įrom an early age, it was obvious to my parents that if they wanted to have a more comfortable life in the future, they needed to work hard in school. In developed countries today, most children and teenagers have more material things than they need. 3 reasons it’s ineffective to tell your kids to study hard for their own good Reason #1: Students today aren’t hungry for a “better life”

Which means that if you want to motivate your kids, you should tell them to work hard in school for their own benefit, right?Īllow me to explain.

Statistics show that students who perform better in school are more likely to get jobs that pay better.Īnd students who study hard are obviously more likely to perform well in school. (This is already starting to be the case.)īut for now, such certificates still matter. In the future, diplomas and degrees won’t be the ticket to a well-paying job and a comfortable life. Rather, school should form just one part of a student’s education.

It also means that students shouldn’t go to school expecting to get an education. This means that, over time, the diplomas and degrees that schools give out will matter less. If you’re diligent about taking these courses, you’d acquire more skills and knowledge than you would in almost any traditional school. It’s incredible that most of this knowledge is available for free online – you just have to seek it out.Ī couple of decades ago, to get an education you had almost no choice but to attend school.īut today, you can take courses on Khan Academy, Coursera, Udacity, Udemy, and other websites. We live in a world where knowledge abounds. This might sound strange, so hear me out. Many thousands of parents, so don't miss out! Don’t expect your kids to get an education in school The e-book has already been downloaded by

Tell me why i shouldn't end it all right now