“Illiteracy” used to mean someone who couldn’t read or write.
Today, the world has completely changed that definition. In our digital age, an illiterate person is someone who doesn’t understand the “language of machines” and doesn’t know how the technology around them works.
Many parents think programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are complex topics meant only for “grown-up engineers.”
The truth? Programming has become the new English. It’s the language of our era and the #1 skill that guarantees your child a place in the jobs of the future.
At Talead Academy, we want our students to be ahead of their generation. Here’s why your child should start learning to code today:
1. Programming the Mind… Before the Computer
Programming isn’t just “codes and letters” typed on a black screen.
At its core, programming is a way of thinking (Logical Thinking).
When a child learns programming, they learn how to break a big problem into smaller parts and think logically: “If this happens, then do that.”
This mental skill helps with math problems, daily decision-making, and even organizing their room!
2. From “Consumer” to “Creator”
Kids spend hours on iPads playing games (Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite). Here, they are just consumers, spending time and money.
Learning programming flips the script. Your child becomes the creator of the game instead of just playing it. They can design apps, build websites, and invent solutions.
This shift develops creativity, problem-solving, and makes technology a tool in their hands, not a master over them.
3. Future Jobs… and Job Security
Every day we hear: “AI will take humans’ jobs.”
This is partly true—robots will take over repetitive tasks. But the real question is: who will program, operate, and maintain these robots?
Answer: Your children.
Future jobs (data analysis, cybersecurity, AI) are the highest paying and most in-demand globally, especially in Saudi Arabia. Teaching your child programming today is like giving them a full insurance policy for their career.
4. It’s Easy… and Fun!
Don’t worry about complex equations. Learning programming for kids today is fun and game-like.
Global platforms like Scratch teach kids coding through colored blocks and visual puzzles, letting them create animated stories or simple games in minutes.
The start is simple, but the results are remarkable.
