“Hello sir, Good Evening, sorry I couldn’t call you back yesterday!”

I remember blocking his number after his first call the other day. He must be calling from another number. 

“Is it a good time to continue? Else please let me know the best time tomorrow”

This guy is really smart and seems behind his monthly target. Instead of blocking his number again, better let him realize I am not a potential customer anymore.

“All right, we can continue now, if you can make it quick, by the time I finish my coffee”.  

Next couple of minutes, he introduced his company’s coding platform for kids, its benefits, how it helps build careers for kids, and various packages.

Me: “Looks good.”

Him: “Let me help you sign up now, there is a high discount and EMI options available.”

Me: “I said your platform looks good, doesn’t mean I am signing up. Do you think I want my kid to become an IT professional?”

 

Him: “Why not sir, you are in the same industry.”

Me: “Why do you think my kid also wants to be?”

 

Him: “There is a bright future and high income.”

Me: “So, no bright future & higher income in other industries?”

 

Him: “There is a vast demand for IT professionals in the next couple of years.”

Me: “My kid is just 10 years old.”

 

Him: “This is the right age to learn programming.”

Me: “It is the time for kids to focus on education, play, spend time with friends, compete, and really enjoy their childhood.”

 

Him: “Your friend who referred you, his kid also almost the same age group.”

Me: “I have no right to comment. That’s his decision, what he should do for his kid.”

 

Me: “You know what I would do?”

“I don’t want to show a single hat and impose it’s the only best hat available in the market.”

 

“When it’s time, I will show him potential hats, help him make informed decisions, and let him decide which one to wear”.

“No doubt, you are a good salesperson. It’s just that, you are selling your platform licenses, and I am not ready to sell my kid’s childhood.”

 

Childhood is the most memorable part of life. Which is already being impacted by many mediums and social channels. Not too late to question and correct; 

Are we letting them live their life and enjoy their childhood? 

Are we considering the right age for them to explore career options?

How do we help them make informed decisions without cognitive bias?