Opportunities abound. It’s everywhere. From time to time they emerge in newspapers, magazines and places of study as well as promotions. Be aware of all such venues where opportunities pop out from time to time. However, just being aware of these opportunities is not enough. Are we prepared to take them on?
Perhaps, one day, we see ‘Application for Asian Scholarships’ in the media. Our children are at the right age or level of studies to apply for such a scholarship which gives our children financial aid and free education up to university level. The opportunity has appeared. Are our children ready for it?
Having knowledge that such scholarships are available, parents should work towards not just this scholarship but also other possible opportunities that we may not yet be aware of. It is not merely preparation for one particular scholarship. Rather, it should be thought of as a preparation for life.
The whole world is ours to play, live and work in. We should never limit ourselves to one small particular place. To live well, we ought to equip our precious children and us with language abilities to take on whatever comes. Language is of utmost importance as without it, there can be no communication or understanding of the written word. Without language, a lot of opportunities are not within our reach.
Without a minimum language proficiency, we cannot understand what the television news and documentary are delivering to our brain. What we cannot understand, we cannot act upon. Even when a great opportunity is staring at us, we do not know it.
Without a minimum language proficiency, we are unable to benefit from the experiences of others. We are unable to appreciate the thoughts and feelings of writers. We are unable because we cannot read bout them in books and magazines. Without an understanding of what is in the written words, we miss the chance to try out recipes, improve ourselves by practising the many countries’ arts and crafts, learn of tourist spots, understand how certain problems can be overcome, enjoy the wit and humour of so many throughout the world, sharpen our intelligence and have a better understanding of the cultures and religions of people we may never get to meet.
The three most important languages, no matter where we live are English, the national language of our country, and our own mother tongue. Master at least one of them. English is important because it is an international language. With it, we can communicate with a huge portion of the world. Mandarin is next as the Chinese are adventurous and had ventured far and wide, taking along with them the language. Besides, China is gradually but surely emerging as a prominent nation in the world of trade. The Chinese market is so big that businesses are thinking of trade with China. Communication being a tool for understanding negotiations, it is inevitable that Mandarin will rise to become a language of trade and commerce. In the meantime, not to be left behind, china is fast improving its peoples’ proficiency in the English Language.
Thus, to be prepared is a necessity. Besides languages, we ought to have our children be well prepared in various matters too. What’re the other matters parents ought to look into as preparation for success in life not only for ourselves but also for our precious children?
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