OUR younger generation experiences anxiety and depression mostly because of financial problems, which forces people towards illegal activities. As a result, they either get in trouble along with their families, or remain trapped in the chain of poverty and depression.

The dilemma is that our youngsters do not know what to learn and how to learn because we do not teach them the skills they need to learn to make a living. Our lack of knowledge and fear of getting scammed prevent us from exploring the opportunities of the digital world. People get scammed when they focus on earning more money and not on learning the skill.

In today’s digital world, where modern technology and artificial intelligence (AI) rule over almost everything, the competition and in-demand skills are increasing and changing day by day. It means that if we do not want to be left behind, and really want to be a part of this modern, technical, digital world, we need to learn more and more in-demand skills. It will not only help us earn a good living as individuals, but will also help our country in many ways.

Besides, the government should also pay more attention to Computer Science from grades VI to VIII as this field is moving forward with every passing day.

By making our youth interested in digital skills, we can help them earn a good living, and, in the process, steer the country forward in the modern world. We must learn in order to earn.

Quratulain
Mandi Bahauddin

Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2024