Need some advise for my son(10yrs)he reads a lot of books which is not his age group?

Question

At his age he should read comics and novels.But he reads alot of buisness and marketing reference these book is meant for me.Strangely he understand the contents of the books!He keeps ask me how to start buisness!I told him to concentrate his studies.He told he will but at the same time he want to start buisness in MLM(after reading Rich Dad,Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki)
What shall I do?I need some advise.

Answer 1

I also have a gifted 10 year old. Don't hold him back, let him do whatever he needs to do to accomplish whatever he is doing at the moment (as long as his grades don't suffer) Have him tested at school, if you haven't already. Then get him into some school clubs or outside activities that he is interested in (Technology club, etc) My son is also very athletic and musically inclined. Gifted children should study music (or so I am told) they do very well with it. My son has also decided to attend the Business, Education and Technology Academy which is a local Magnet school (Jr. high level) I will not let him skip up grade levels though because even with as smart as they may be, they are not socially ready to deal with older children. Be proud and let him study whatever he wants, because he will probably excel in whatever he does. GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!!!

Answer 2

There are no new ideas left any more. In any genre, the first three or four ideas you can think of have already been done multiple times, and been done better than a novice writer can do them. Therefore, you need to read (as a minimum) the well-known books in that genre, so you know what those ideas are, and have some hope of avoiding them or coming up with a new twist on them. Inevitably, what you read influences what you write. But not all influence is bad. Part of the skill of being a writer is knowing when you're being influenced and being able to do whatever is necessary to correct it - which may be nothing at all.

Answer 3

Ok, so I agree with everyone else that his interests need to be nurtured. But of course, he has to be guided. Perhaps you can feed his desire to have a business by having him use one of the Simulator computer games - I remember the old Lemonade Stand one from when I was a kid - and I know they have much better ones now. That will feed his interests for a little bit. In the meantime, you could look into Junior Achievement which is business professionals that teach youngsters the tricks of the trade. You might also steer him towards working with his school's student government to run a school bookstore.

But don't forget to look for books at his age level (that have something to do with business). I am thinking that your local or school librarian should be able to suggest some titles. This way he can still relate to his peers.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

At first glance I thought he was reading adult fiction which perhaps would be of more concern than nonfiction business reference books.
Encourage him to learn the only time I would interfere is if his obligations classwork, homework and chores start to take second fiddle to his developing business plan.
There have been many young people involved and successful in business, perhaps a simple search at your local library can produce books about young entrepentuars (sp), bringing the big ideas down to earth a little.

I would not be so worried as long as his school work does not suffer.

Good Luck to the both of you.

Answer 5

I'm not even from US. You migth not want to consider my answer. But in my opinion the kind of literature your child likes might be related with his future career, maybe he already knows what he wants to do when he gets older, which for a big percentage of the people is still a mystery. Most of the people grow up without knowing their path. In your sons' case he already has developed what he wants. That shows that your son is a mature and decided kid. What you should do is support him in what he wants to do. If he wants to start a business. You should help him. For instance let him manage a garage sale or something like that.
Congratulations for the son you have.

Answer 6

Well your son seems to be intelligent. Did you talk to the school and how he is doing in school, because he might actually need to move up a grade or two. Maybe a more advanced challenge in his academics will make him concentrate more, but plans for the future aren't a bad thing. Remember one day he will be taking care of you. I know it's hard to want him to move forward at such a young age but don't make him feel bad for being smart. I wish you good luck.

Answer 7

Instead of worrying over your son, congratulate him for being so bright and thirsty to learn. He's a child who has a sparkling future ahead of him if he continues on this path and you should be encouraging him. If he wants to start a business, sit down with him and talk it over together about how he plans to go about it.

Remember, there are many children who have become millionaires by their teens because of their astute interest in business.

Answer 8

Encourage him! That is great! I agree he might be too young to start a business -- so advise him to start a small business -- dog walking, lemonade stand, yard work -- something he can do close to home.

I'd also recommend looking into accelerated/gifted programs his school might offer. I'd stay away from "special" schools that take him away from his peers -- but many schools offer a one day a week thing.

Be proud of him!

Answer 9

Statistically, all very successful businessmen/women showed an acute interest at a very early age so you probably have a budding entrepenuer on your hands! If you want him to encourage his natural curiosities, you can find other parents with children with the same drive so he doesn't feel isolated because he does not have much in common with his peers. If you want to discourage him, you will have to set whatever rules you want to set. In a world where most children don't seem interested in learning and broadening their horizons, I can't imagine why you would want to stifle one who does.

http://www.yea1.org/
http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/special/young.html
http://www.eonetwork.org/

Answer 10

Everyone has such good ideas. Now here's my two cents...ENCOURAGE not DISCOURAGE...so he's not reading comics big deal. Your son has found something that he likes AND understands. My kid is 8yrs old and wants to be a Palentologist(and yes she know what it means). If it has to do with Dinos watchout.
Just go with the flow, let him lead the way.