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Why Should Kids Learn to Code ?


१४ असार २०७८, सोमबार


In today’s era of technology, computer literacy has become an indispensable part of human life. With technological progress and digital transformation, the value of coding is prominent. Given the fact that coding can be used to develop products we use every other day, it is often considered as the language of the future. Coding ultimately paves the way for human brains change the world with technology. The realization of the importance of coding has made it a subject to many. This, however, brings an important question to the table that “Should kids start learning to code?” often leading the kids and the parents vacillate between their choices.

Kids do not have to go an extra mile to learn to code as it is initially taught to children by engaging them in games or other similar age-appropriate learning techniques to help them understand and learn easily. Learning to code has oodles of benefits particularly when it is about developing apps or products that could solve day-to-day problems. However, expecting kids to program a computer as and when they start learning would not be reasonable. Learning to code provides numerous other benefits to kids, both within and beyond computers. Let us get into some of the reasons why kids should learn to code.

1) Coding is a part of education and literacy:
Coding has established itself as basic literacy in the digital age. Basic education and literacy involve understanding things that have a direct or indirect impact on our lives. Technology and artificial intelligence have become an integral part of the human lifestyle. Learning to code helps children gain a better understanding of technology, how it works and how it impacts the world. A basic understanding of the mechanism behind technological items that we use for our basic as well as advanced work is a must, regardless of the career choices of the children. Introducing coding as a part of a child’s mainstream education changes how the child experiences everyday technology.

2) Creative, cognitive, and computational skills:
When kids learn how to code, they start visualizing abstract concepts and patterns through their logical and creative thinking. Coding encourages kids to fluster their creativity and imaginations through simulation of logical and critical thinking. Kids start using their creative outlets to bring their ideas to life. Alongside, learning to code enables kids to use computational concepts like abstractions, pattern recognition, sequencing, and similar methods. Growth in the creative and logical skills of children can undoubtedly be worthwhile in scenarios other than coding.

3) Problem Solving Skills:
Creative and computational skills learned during coding assist kids in learning steps to solve problems rationally. Learning to code essentially involves taking a bigger problem and breaking it down into smaller and simpler forms, designing the solution, testing the solution to analyze if the result obtained is justifiable. Once kids get used to this approach, they start using the same in other domains of their life.

4) Career Opportunities:
The ever-increasing scope of artificial intelligence and automation is sure to develop coding as one of the most lucrative careers in few years. Kids, when exposed to coding, can find out their passion for coding and embrace their passion as their career. Enrolling children in coding helps them gather significant experience to enroll in any jobs or entrepreneurship at their young age. Coding doesn’t only help kids prepare themselves to thrive in the programming field but also develop other skills like problem-solving, cognitive skills, structural thinking which help them excel in other sectors as well.

5) Development of Perseverance:
Kids learn to stick to their plans to obtain the desired result during coding. Even if what they create doesn’t work, they try to find out the reason why it is not working and how to rectify what has been causing the problem. Learning to code allows kids to develop the habit of applying continued effort and dedication without having the feeling of monotony.

6) Competitive advantage:
In this tech-heavy world, even knowing basic coding can put a person or his work at a competitive advantage. From providing much competitive edge when applying in universities and jobs to enabling an entrepreneur to increase his/her business reach through digitalization, the competitive advantage of coding doesn’t end here either. Enrolling kids in coding from their early age makes them stand out among their competitors in the future.

7) Confidence and Empowerment:
Coding gives kids a medium to express themselves effectively, stand out among others, communicate in a better way and understand the world around them in a fun and satisfying manner. This certainly builds up confidence among the children. Experiencing their efforts bring out the result they wanted boosts up their confidence and empowers the child.

Taking into consideration all the benefits of kids learning to code, we can conclude that the answer to the question previously addressed is a sure yes. Learning to code will help kids realize that what they do with technology in their everyday life is no miracle, nor rocket science but something they can create by themselves. Kids are known to express their interest in technology from their early age. The same interest, if channelized properly, can turn out to be an extremely rewarding hobby, and what would be better than the hobby that exposes young minds to boundless opportunities ?

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