Think about the difference between a child who has learned to play a musical instrument or excel in sports or drama or some area of academics, compared to one who has essentially wasted his time. Think about the difference in the confidence and discipline he has—not only that he can do what he has learned to do well, but also in his ability to learn and do other things in life. As he reaches his teenage years and applies for a job, think of the confidence potential employers will have in him. Even if the job doesn’t require his currently developed talents or skills, employers will recognize
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