Every kids has a special talent.

As you know my passion is around getting GenNext getting ahead in life. It is my belief that every human being has a special talent unique to that person, a gift that they will use to add to this world in a positive way. It is also my opinion that no matter what your economic status you should have the opportunity to express those talents. Just because someone is poor should not exclude them from expressing those talents.
For our social and economic not to mention humanitarian well being, we need to be giving our kids every opportunity to use those talents.



I recently read an article that said you will only achieve based on your social standing.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10720220
The league table of school examination results we published yesterday broadly confirms the view within the teaching profession that pupils' family wealth largely determines their educational success. The Ministry of Education gives every school a "decile" rating depending on household incomes in its district and last year's results reflect their socio-economic situation.

So why are some people "haves" and other "have nots?" Why do some kids achieve and others become statistics?



Here are some (generalisations) observations. Have nots make poor lifestyle and nutrition choices. These choices include high consumption of fatty food (and takeaway food), high sugar and processed food. High consumption of alcohol and tobacco. All of which cost more in money and lead to poor health and inhibit our young minds bodies and spirit.

Some people (see political parties) think that giving more money is the answer. Taxing the rich. How dare the rich succeed and have all of the money. Anyone who saw the Jamie Oliver series he did in America would have been shocked at the high level of institutionalised support to keep that country fat. Support right up to government level. How will those kids ever achieve when they will be dying of diabetes and heart disease before the age of 30? And this is acceptable?

How can kids ever expect to express their god given talents when they live under these conditions?

The single biggest and most important part missing is this. 
Its the passing on of positive thought, beliefs and habits.

Education is the passing on of knowledge. Right? All I'm seeing is the passing on of qualifications in the education system. What about positive life experiences? If education is the passing on of knowledge then why isn't positive life experiences being passed on? Teacher do a fabulous job passing on the knowledge to gain qualifications....who is passing on the life skills?

The education our kids receive would be infinitely different if it was designed by successful business people, high performing athletes and successful recording artists.

Our kids would be learning positive thoughts beliefs and habits which would help them make good lifestyle choices and encourage and empower our kids to be all that they can be.

So what can you do about it? Easy. Make good lifestyle choices and be successful....and pass that goodness on. Our kids are waiting for you right now.