Chinese “MBAs” Start Early
In the US, it used to be “Soccer Moms” driving their kids from one after-school event to another. Japanese “Education Moms” are dedicated to making sure their offspring get into the best schools. But Chinese parents are now taking the cake - 92 per cent want their children to earn a college diploma - and they are investing early in pre-school programs ranging from piano lessons, English classes and “Early MBA” sessions to make sure it happens. Studies show that 60 per cent of urban Chinese families spend one-third of their income for their children’s education.
In Shanghai alone, 3000 pre-school children are enrolled in “Early MBA” programs, a two-year evening course aimed at improving Junior’s leadership, discussion and presentation skills while teaching subjects such as business, science and English.
If you think Chinese athletes will be in good form at this year’s Olympics, just wait until the next generation of Chinese graduates hit the the global marketplace.
How long will it take before the Chinese are outsourcing labor to Western countries?
Reference: Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 24./25. May 2008
A bit more info in English here.
Image from idl.idaho.gov.
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