Teaching Internet Marketing To Young Kids?

Not trying to bash your idea. But personally I believe children should be outside playing; and enjoying being a child, and not stuck inside infront of machines. So I don't support things that encourage children to stay inside. That said, I wish you the best of luck with your idea.

I think it's a good idea, with moderation, obviously. I also agree that kids should be kids first and then little computer programming biz wizzes second. There certainly is a neutral ground that can be met.

I'd also say that if a kid didn't show an interest in either that he or she should be left alone to emulate Justin Beaver or Lady Goo Gah or Batman or whatever. I'm not so sure that programming and entrepreneurship are all that compatible. One won't necessarily lead to the other. Still I think it would be cool to be able to offer it. Good luck.

I think it's a great idea. However, I think that this is the sort of thing that should be on the curriculum at schools, not something that children should have to pursue in their free time outside of school. Maybe you could contact some local education establishments and see if they'd be interested in partnering with you to promote it in some way?

Maybe have a time-out which requires them to run around outside every hour spent online for 15 minutes, or something like that.

One issue with marketing this is that you'll probably have to sell to the parents, not the children.

Brilliant idea! I would totally love to start something like that in the next few months... imagine the potential they'll have... they can learn so much and hey make lots before they're 15 or 20 GREAT THINKING

So far people seem to really dig the idea, but no one has yet pledged any $$ to the kickstarter campaign :-(

I don't see that as a good idea because generally, there is a chance these kids will want to go deep which could affect their supposed priority (formal education)

I've wanted to run my own business ever since I was in 3rd grade. I would have given anything to have had a curriculum in my school that taught students how to start their own online business. So yes, it's a good idea.

About the funding, you might want to watch this video:

I think it is a great idea. Teaching kids programming and IM is great. It is this generations lemonade stand. Just because you are teaching kids this particular curriculum doesn't mean that they will stay in front of machines all day. That is the parents job to make sure it gets turned off after a reasonable time and kids still enjoy play. What a silly thing to say that when you teach IM kids will not play...

((btw, I am a curriculum writer, so if you need assistance let me know... my site is Learning Fundamentals)).

Yes, start them early on about the value of

1) not lying

2) not over promising and under delivering

3) living life with INTEGRITY

4) hard work

Its fine and appreciable if only business mind does not work behind it. If u are honest in thinking, hope u would be succeed.

I'm not sure how feasible it would be to target schools...but I'll certainly be targeting parents.

And as to the kids getting mixed up and not understanding the lessons...there will be TA (teaching assistants) available to help them... sort of like in a chat feature or something similar...

That is a good idea.

I believe you should promote it everywhere online. And trust me, you must target parents instead of children. They know better.

I like the idea. I have an 8 and an 11 year old. Much to our chagrin - our 11 year old is a computer freak. Tried to get him to play every sport imaginable - but he loves computers. Our 8 year old..plays sports and is not interested in computers. Go figure. I will check out your site and products. Sometimes...you just need to go with it!

Teaching kids about internet marketing is a great idea. Its never too early to learn something. However, the degree you teach them at would have to be considered because kids thinking are different to adults so you have to bring the program to their level so they understand in baby steps or have a general idea about the topic without getting too confused about the ideology behind IM.

I know for a fact Financial Institutions teach children about investments and budgeting of which adults should already know. The trick is, they do not use actual money nor do they use complex terms. They bring the teaching down to their level so they understand what is taking place without the actual dollar for dollar terms being used

Awesome idea, I would rather my son enjoy and be learning stuff like this than playing video games at that age! I too agree they need to be teaching stuff like this in schools, but they never will because we need to keep our future adults dumb and naïve so the governments can keep control of the masses

I think it's a Great Idea as long as it doesn't consume all of their time.

Concepts? Sure. But they can't do any actual marketing until they turn 18 and can be held legally accountable to the terms of a contract. Most terms of service for affiliate programs and networks explicitly state this, and while clicking "OK" may get you into the program anyway, it is fraud and can get you sued.

Notice I said "you" and not "them." Just like they can't be held accountable to the terms of the contract, they also can't be taken to court over negotiating a contract fraudulently. That dubious honour would fall instead on the supposedly-responsible adult telling them to do such a thing.

There is also a solid possibility that the state attorney general would take an interest from a criminal perspective, which would have a lot less to do with whether you did anything wrong than it would with whether he can spin it to his political advantage. Shutting down an irresponsible educational site would be one thing, but shutting down an insidious crime ring where the leader was exploiting a gang of primary school children to send out spam email about pyramid schemes might just catch the public's imagination and make him seem like a hero.

In other news, don't take legal advice over the internet, and you should really consult an attorney about this.

I'll spend money on buying a basketball instead in that age! Learning computer is good but learning marketing makes it a little uncomfortable.

When you make money as per my point of view, You are more addicted to make even more and never stop, That might give birth to carelessness about studies and physical exercises and playing.

Wow...distorting "teaching kids basic programming and IM concepts" into "creating a crime ring of kids spamming" is quite a leap into crazy town...don't you think?

Hi,

I recently had the chance to teach a class the basics of internet marketing at a costa rican high school and you should have seen there little brains light up with the possibilitys.



There I am ^^

Why not teach them at a young age? Or at least the basics of getting a website setup and what an affiliate program is etc

Good idea.

Kids should learn early how to market, especially how to sell as it is one of the most important skills in life..

But in moderation obviously.. Their primary concern should be having fun

Cheers,

Gary