Leadership at a young age is a way of life and a mindset that the child expresses daily through their behavior and character as they interact and communicate in their environment. It always has a good purpose for themselves, other people, and the world, recognizes the equality of human existence, and creates equal opportunities for all. It begins with self-leadership, which helps the child to know and control themselves, and evolves into leading others based on ethics and virtue. It includes characteristics and life skills that the child must develop and integrate, and requires sound judgment to make choices that benefit both themselves and others in all areas of their life now and in the future.
Let us focus on some points from the definition: Way of life and mindset: Leadership is not a single act, but the way the child views themselves, other people, and the world, which determines how they think, how they choose and decide, how they manage uncertainty or an opportunity, and generally how they live. Self-leadership: The child must know who they are, what they can do, where they want to go, and how to manage themselves to get there. Self-leadership precedes leadership, meaning before turning to others with initiative, cooperation, and respect.