Reasons Kids Need to be Taught Code

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Having children is a blessing that any parent shouldn’t take for granted. They grow up so fast and before you know it, they’re already leaving the nest. Part of your responsibility as a parent is to prepare your kids for the world. There is no greater gift you can give them than education. Education takes different forms. Coding is one of those things you should seriously consider introducing to your children. Starting them early will have numerous benefits. Here are some of the reasons you should consider teaching your children how to code.

It is a Language

The language of code is universally accepted. If code was to be a literal language, it would be the most used in the world. We live in an era where almost everything is driven by computers. For software to function, there must be an underlying framework, which is code.

Improves Academic Performance

Children who know how to code are likely to perform better in school compared to those who don’t. Coding helps in visualizing abstract concepts which is something math is all about. The use of math can then be applied to real-life situations for a better understanding of the concepts. A kid that is learning how to code will know the value of planning and conciseness. You can’t start writing code right away when you’re presented with a problem. Coding encourages creativity as there are different ways to solve a problem.

Teaches Resilience

Kids need to know that the world will not always be fair. You’re not likely to succeed at your first attempt. You need to keep on pushing if you’re to be successful. One could think they have the perfect code only for it not to run. When kids learn to code, the resilience mentality is ingrained in them right from a tender age.

Helps With Problem-solving

Having a basic understanding of coding will help your kids understand concepts and how they work. Coding requires that problems are solved in a logical and creative way. This is a skill that is crucial in life. Coding can greatly improve problem-solving abilities and this is the reason why coding needs to be taught in schools. As a parent, you want your kids to be good at problem-solving because they’ll have to make decisions on a daily basis. When you equip them early, you won’t have to worry about them when they become adults.

Stimulates Critical Thinking

There is a difference between problem-solving and critical thinking. Finding a solution to a problem will be the result of critical thinking. When one is presented with a programming challenge, it will be imperative that you break it down into smaller chunks. Having a methodological approach to problem-solving is something that a lot of people don’t possess. Most people will make decisions and think about the consequences later. Coding also expands the creative process because kids learn how to take different approaches when solving problems. It is easy for kids to pick up coding because they don’t have any preconceived notions.

Abundant Career Prospects

Having a background in coding will come in handy for any career. It will give your kid an added advantage. Employers are always looking for the extra factor and a candidate that has coding skills in the resume will be steps ahead. Your kid could also decide to pursue a career as a programmer because they’re genuinely interested in knowing how platforms like Zenserp work. There is a lack of skilled manpower in the software industry. This means that your kids will never run out of job options should they decide to be programmers.

It is Enjoyable

As an adult, you might not seek the job of being a programmer. Kids learn better when there is participation and coding encourages just that. There are different coding programs and camps for kids. They get to learn in a fun environment without inhibitions. There is nothing as enjoyable as learning something while having fun in the process.

When Should Kids Start to Learn Code?

According to experts, you can start them as early as preschool. There will always be a program that is suited to every age. There is tons of information out there on how to prepare preschoolers for coding.

Conclusion

Your kids deserve the best of everything and coding will be a gift that will keep on giving. It is a way of preparing them for life and starting early means that they get to have fun with the process.

About Author

LaDonna Dennis

LaDonna Dennis is the founder and creator of Mom Blog Society. She wears many hats. She is a Homemaker*Blogger*Crafter*Reader*Pinner*Friend*Animal Lover* Former writer of Frost Illustrated and, Cancer...SURVIVOR! LaDonna is happily married to the love of her life, the mother of 3 grown children and "Grams" to 3 grandchildren. She adores animals and has four furbabies: Makia ( a German Shepherd, whose mission in life is to be her attached to her hip) and Hachie, (an OCD Alaskan Malamute, and Akia (An Alaskan Malamute) who is just sweet as can be. And Sassy, a four-month-old German Shepherd who has quickly stolen her heart and become the most precious fur baby of all times. Aside from the humans in her life, LaDonna's fur babies are her world.

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Harrison Swift
Harrison Swift
4 years ago

I agree with you. I once studied physics, but I realized that it is better to invest time in programming. I now learn code and also teach programming to my children. I review my children’s homework related to programming and help them learn how to write code. So, I support this idea.

John Adams
4 years ago
Reply to  Harrison Swift

Agree, good idea

Margaret Choi
4 years ago

Definitely and I’d add they can learn teamwork and communication! I teach kids as young as 7 and 8 to code and a lot of times we are group debugging and helping each other. The interaction with the other kids is one of their favorite parts, and oftentimes in the real word coding can be a team sport.

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