Fostering entrepreneurial characteristics in children is an invaluable inheritance, giving back to their lives in a multitude of ways. The process of forming and operating a business of the child’s own design is empowering. As an entrepreneur, children learn to be creative, tenacious, accountable and most importantly develop self-confidence.

Kidpreneurs develop into self-sufficient, determined responsible adults. In some cases, their businesses grow up with them into adulthood. In others, kidpreneurs sell their business and have a sizable retirement even before stepping into the traditional workplace. While most parents don’t master these traits before they enter adulthood, they can learn along with their children during the teaching process. Let’s create problem solvers, effective communicators and future leaders with this practical guide to using the vehicle of entrepreneurship to invest in our children.