Why don’t schools teach children how to be entrepreneurs?

Why don’t schools teach children how to be entrepreneurs?

Why don’t schools teach children how to be entrepreneurs? This year I bought a $15.00 table at a local church fair for my three children, who were 6, 4, and 3. Weeks before and til the fair, I had them “create” or find things to sell to make money. Yes, 6,4,3. My 6 year old was the one who sat the longest at the table but they all had a part. I would not let them buy anything from other tables unless they made money from theirs. My 4 year old said, “no one stops at our table”. I said, “make them”… And you know what, they did! There was nothing spectacular that happened or any one profound moment, but the exposure and experience in retail, exchanging money, and having to generate business were lessons enough. And they were so proud when the things they made did sell (and realized how hard it was)…

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