11 Ways to Raise Employable Kids  The Strength of Tomorrow's
Workers Depends on Parents Today  2. Focus  Does he tackle
schoolwork in an effective way? Or is it more of a meander into
this excuse or that distraction? Is she able to listen when your
mouth is moving or is that the moment her brain launches into
alternate mental airspace? Sure, he can find his target in a
video game. But how well does he spot his path through a
project?   Help your child focus on present tasks with gentle
yet firm redirects. Set achievable timed goals and expand these
as discipline grows. Teach good eye contact and active listening
during conversations. Don’t let your son be that guy who gets
lost in a cubicle on the way to the printer, or constantly gets
in trouble for playing Angry Birds during meetings.