Introduced the Entrepreneurs to The Children
The Meaning of Entrepreneurship
Understanding of entrepreneurship according to Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI ) that smart or talented person to recognize new product, determine new way of production, arrange operation to procurement new product, market it, and arrange capitalize its operation. Meanwhile, according to Mas'ud Machfoedz and Mahmud Machfoedz (2004 ), an entrepreneur is an innovator capable of turning opportunities into an idea that can be sold , can provide added value through effort, time, cost, and proficiency in order to gain profit. ( Source )
It is concluded that entrepreneurs are individuals who try to independently mobilize resources (the ability to recognize products, ways of production, product procurement, marketing, finance ) to produce higher value.
The Entrepreneurial Development
Entrepreneurship in its development has touched all walks of life in all ages. Youth are more directed to undertake entrepreneurial activities in reducing unemployment and poverty. A country that has a high percentage of entrepreneurs is potentially a developed country. Indonesia in 2017 has 3.1% entrepreneurs from the population of Indonesia. This increase is the result of government efforts to encourage students to be actively involved in the business world. The slow growth of entrepreneurs in Indonesia because the introduction of entrepreneurship has not been done in early childhood or primary education age (4-12 years).
Is Important to Introduce Entrepreneurship in Children?
To build a great nation requires established entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are born in 2 ways; namely naturally and the other by forming entrepreneurial character from an early age in the child. Introducing the world of entrepreneurship in children from an early age will shape the business mentality and potential success in entrepreneurship in the future. It can be concluded that it is very important to introduce the entrepreneur in children from an early age.
Introduce entrepreneurship to the child is inseparable with his character. The type of entrepreneur being taught must be related to their talents and preferences. Simple things like making children's games, teaching the financial system through the management of an allowance. Invite children to participate in the production of domestic business.
Children can also be taught to do business online. They are trained and guided using gadgets as a means of business support. Kids can sell game tools they like.
At what age do children start entrepreneurship?
This question will be difficult to answer, depending on the mental parent and child. Usually the parents will be very afraid to let children entrepreneurship. They fear that their children will be left behind in formal schooling. Yet now there are many formal schools that support entrepreneurial business for students. This school provides teachers who are creative in the field of entrepreneurship. There are even schools that provide time for children to be able to practice entrepreneurship in the school scope.
Primary school age children are perfect for entrepreneurship. Parents can choose to teach themselves or through third parties such as formal schools, out-of-school education or online introductions. Make children comfortable and love entrepreneurial activities. Children aged 4 to 12 years usually have a high level of learning .
