As parents, we often think about what skills our children need to learn outside of school. Piano, dancing, drawing, sports—these are all wonderful activities that help with creativity and discipline. And yes, schools today also teach some level of presentation and communication.

But here’s the truth: is school enough to prepare our kids to be confident speakers and leaders?

From my 20 years of teaching experience, I would say—yes and no.

The Challenge in Schools

In a classroom, one teacher may be responsible for 30 students. Of course, presentation skills are in the syllabus, but here’s what usually happens:

1. Parents often make excuses for their children.
   “My child is too stressed, they have too much homework, they don’t have time to prepare.”
2. Some parents say, “I want my kids to enjoy their childhood. I don’t want them to feel stressed.”
   I understand that, but let’s be honest—life is stressful. Shielding children from every challenge doesn’t prepare them for the real world.

Why Public Speaking is a Crucial Skill

So why should children learn public speaking and presentation skills at a young age? Because the ability to speak up changes everything.

• Imagine having a brilliant idea, but not being able to share it clearly.
• Imagine having a fantastic product, but lacking the confidence to present it.
• Imagine facing homework struggles, but being too afraid to ask the teacher for help.
• Imagine being treated unfairly, but staying silent because you don’t know how to express yourself.

These situations don’t just affect academics—they affect friendships, opportunities, and self-esteem.

That’s why we built The Future Leaders program. We believe that strong public speaking skills = strong leadership skills.

Raising Future Leaders

A child who can stand up and express themselves confidently is a child who is prepared for life. Whether they grow up to be an engineer, an artist, a doctor, or an entrepreneur, communication is the bridge that connects their ideas to the world.

At Future Leaders, we don’t just teach kids how to make a speech—we teach them how to:

• Express their thoughts clearly
• Ask questions without fear
• Defend their ideas respectfully
• Build confidence to lead in any environment

Because when a child learns to speak up, they are no longer just a student. They are becoming a future leader.