On weekends, young parents can be seen on the streets of the city hurrying to various interest classes with their children. They carry musical instrument boxes, picture scroll bags, and computer bags in their hands, and walk on the road of nurturing children with great expectations. They know that learning a skill is not only for children to have fun in their studies, but also to make them more calm and confident in their future life.
In this era of fierce competition, parents understand that relying only on school culture education is no longer enough for their children to gain a foothold in the future society. Therefore, they encourage children to learn various skills such as **, drawing, and programming from an early age, hoping that they can have a skill and become well-rounded talents while mastering subject knowledge.
In terms of schools, in order to select outstanding students, they are also paying more and more attention to students' non-academic talents. Although there is no entrance exam, students' talent certificates, competition awards, etc., have become an important basis for measuring the comprehensive quality of students. This trend has undoubtedly further promoted parents' attention to the cultivation of children's talents.
Of course, learning a skill does not mean that your child will be able to succeed in the future. But such an experience will undoubtedly make children more calm and confident in the face of challenges. They can show their personality and expertise through their talents, and win more opportunities and respect.
So, it's a good thing to learn a skill from an early age. It not only allows children to have fun outside of school, but also adds more possibilities and choices for their future. Let's encourage our children to continue to learn and explore as they grow and become better versions of themselves.
After students enter the school, their focus seems to gradually shift from diversified part-time learning to the three main subjects of language, mathematics and foreign language. After the completion of the school selection task, the content of part-time tutoring has also changed from cultivating non-academic interests to fierce competition among various cram schools and tutorial classes. The "skills" that had been cultivated with the time and effort to develop seemed to be no longer important, and the children had to adjust their direction to adapt to the new pressure of learning.
But are these "skills" really worthless? Do they really have to give way to language, number, and foreign? I don't think so. If properly cultivated and utilized, "a skill" can become a lifelong asset for students, and even have a huge help for exams and further education.
In the case of drawing, if children start learning and achieving something from an early age, they will have more advantages among their peers and will also be more likely to receive attention from teachers. They often need to participate in activities such as blackboard newspapers and drawing competitions in the class, which can not only win glory for the group, but also allow them to get more recognition and encouragement. This belief that "I'm no worse than you" can be a motivation for them to move forward when they encounter difficulties in their studies.
Even in high school, students may lag behind in subjects such as language, mathematics, and foreign languages, but their "skills" can still be their pride. I have met many students who have given up on themselves because of their lack of self-confidence, and they have little to say about it other than being criticized and blamed. But if they have a skill, such as painting, they will have the capital of self-confidence, and they can even choose an art major in the college entrance examination to make up for the lack of cultural classes through professional extra points.
Therefore, we should encourage students to persist and continue to develop their "one skill". Don't give up halfway in the pursuit of academic achievement, because the value of "a skill" is much more than that. It can not only enrich students' life experience and improve their overall quality, but also open up a new path for them at critical moments, making their lives more calm and colorful.
At the school where I teach, there was a student who chose to study abroad in his sophomore year of high school. When I returned home, he came to visit me, even though I don't remember much about him. It was only after his father reminded me that I remembered the scene.
This student's grades have always been in the middle of the range, but he has a soft spot for computers and has invested a lot of time and energy. Faced with such a choice, his parents were anxious and worried that computer skills could not replace the importance of traditional subjects in the college entrance examination. They consulted me and wanted me to give advice.
I told them that while our school may not be able to compare academically with the top high schools, we have a unique advantage in computer education. If a student can specialize in this area, it will be of great benefit to his future life path. So, this student chose our school and studied in the field of computer science in depth.
In his sophomore year of high school, he was offered the opportunity to study abroad, majoring in language preparation. Surprisingly, it was his computer expertise that opened many doors for him abroad. Foreign education pays more attention to personality and strengths, and his computer skills far exceed those of his peers, and he is soon appreciated by his classmates and teachers. After selection, he entered the official university ahead of schedule.
This story shows us that a skill can not only improve one's personal qualities, but also create endless opportunities. Sometimes, these opportunities can be more important than traditional subject grades.
Of course, it is not easy to develop a skill. First of all, we need to choose the right field for ourselves, which is both interesting and financially affordable. Secondly, we have to study and practice persistently, after all, the mastery of any skill takes time and effort. At the same time, we need to learn to balance subject learning and skill development to ensure that both are fully developed.
Finally, I would like to say that smart students will know how to use their strengths to adjust the pace of learning and relieve stress. A skill can not only make our life more colorful, but also create more possibilities for our future. Therefore, let us cherish and adhere to our own strengths, and let it become a beacon on the road of our life, illuminating the direction of our progress.