Is your child socially and emotionally skilled for a productive life in the 21st century?
India TodayThe 21st century is unlike any that came before because, for the first time, young people have the opportunity to work anywhere and with anybody across the world. To understand which social and emotional skills children will need to have in the 21st century, it is important to understand the different kinds of life skills, which when suitably honed, will help them find success in their life beyond classrooms. Strong research and analytical skills help children find the right information and to analyse them for making right decisions on a day to day basis. Among self management skills, there are many sub skills like time management and goals setting skills which are essential for 21st century children to learn and practice. To develop good interpersonal skills, children will need to grasp the nuances of communication with people from different cultures and learn about different cultures.