text: Networking: It's Not Just for Adults Anymore | Todd Kestin
  Nowhere is this more important than with your teen. Connecting with others through networking is no longer an option. It's a mandatory skill. Long gone are the days when a degree from a good school would be your ticket to a great job. This may be years down the road for your kids, but like preparing for an exam in advance, building a network now—and learning the skill of connecting—is always smarter than trying to cram everything in the night before graduation.
  Dennis Charles, author of Word of Mouth, began his career helping teens navigate their way to successful careers and is a strong advocate for early networking. As he says, "While there has been a drastic rise in teaching math and science, this has led to decreasing social skills," making it vital that parents take charge and teach their kids how to connect. Below are five tips from Charles to get you started…