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More Than Just Entertainment

Continued from Page 14 and change, but these concepts
are rooted in the foundations we
But notice, these skills are also im- have laid from when we were little.
portant when children grow up If we want to become an innova-
to be teenagers and soon after, tive island, we should encourage
young adults that should be pro- innovative behavior in our children.
ductive citizens in society. Mu- If we want positive socio-econom-
sic teaches children expression ic development, we should real-
through stability, which is a gift all ize that many traits of these highly
children should experience at least creative children are traits needed
once in their lives. to become a successful entre-
preneur. If we want sustainability,
Without change, there is no inno- we should consider not “throwing
vation, creativity, or incentive for away” perfect capable and tal-
improvement. Those who initiate ented children into the sea of con-
change will have a better oppor- vergence. In the past we discussed
tunity to manage the change that impressive musical programs such dren to make mistakes and learn go hand in hand. The vision for
is inevitable - William Pollard as the “Leer Orkest” in the Neth- from them by allowing them to ini- enhancing the creative develop-
erlands, which provides a haven tiate that improvement. ment in children goes beyond just
Now, as a society we keep hear- for all children respectable of their Change will be inevitable as time entertainment, it determines the
ing concepts such as sustainability, background and resources. So, we goes by, but one thing we know holistic development of the next
innovation, creativity, knowledge should create the space for chil- for sure: creativity and innovation generation. q

Biography – Currently, Thaïs Franken is a 23-year-old Aruban student at the University of Maastricht (UM). She
is studying a Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development in collaboration with the Unites
Nations University (UNU). Back home, on the beautiful island of Aruba she completed her Bachelor of Arts in
Organization, Governance & Management (OGM) at the University of Aruba (UA). She successfully gradu-
ated and defended her thesis titled “Placing Culture and Creativity at the Heart of the Aruban Sustainable
Development” on July 6th 2018. Thaïs is very passionate about topics such as sustainability, innovation, cul-
ture and creativity. Next to her academic interests, she enjoys reading, writing, dancing and cooking.