{"id":1010,"date":"2016-10-10T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T14:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.changex.org\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2016-11-02T12:11:16","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T12:11:16","slug":"5-reasons-your-kid-should-learn-to-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.changex.org\/blog\/5-reasons-your-kid-should-learn-to-code\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Your Kid Should Learn to Code"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2026and how Coding can set Them up for a Successful Career<\/h1>\n

Everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think, Steve Jobs famously said over 20 years ago. Now, more than ever, there is a necessity for our kids to be more tech savvy.<\/p>\n

Coding is the new Global Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coding is behind just about every technology we use \u2013 texting, sending an email, booking tickets online. Having that knowledge means a deeper understanding of how the world works today.<\/p>\n

Kids Learn Better when they Start Younger<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Learning code can be challenging for adults new to the skill, and so, teaching children to code when they learn faster and more easily is ideal.<\/p>\n

Set Your Kids up for a Secure Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is always a demand for coders. Giving your child a headstart in an area that\u2019s only getting bigger, is setting them up for the future. Tech jobs are generally well-paid, but whether they go down the tech route or not, coding is a useful skill to have.<\/p>\n

Unleash Your Child\u2019s Creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coding is an extremely creative activity, with enormous scope to create amazing products.<\/p>\n

Increase your Child\u2019s Confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Learning any new skill increases confidence, but giving your child an understanding of how every day technologies work increases their self esteem and their belief in their abilities.<\/p>\n

One of ChangeX\u2019s innovations, CoderDojo is a worldwide movement of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. Anyone aged seven to seventeen can visit a Dojo where they can learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. <\/strong>Sign up to CoderDojo today through ChangeX<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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