Parents and other adults tend to think it’s important for children to have a best friend. But actually, having many looser, more casual friendships may be a better way to prepare kids for an era in which work is defined completely different from any other times. After all, in a “gig economy,” we need to be able to adapt and relate to all kinds of people. And remember it’s our acquaintances rather than our close friends who are our biggest source of new ideas and information. So, dear parents, let’s try to cultivate in your children the networking skills needed in tomorrow’s economy. Here are some thoughts to get you started.
This article was originally published on September 18, 2015
