Personally, I feel that if we aren't learning then a part of us dies and we lose our ambition to better ourselves so we should always be trying to learning something new as long as we are alive. Learning can come in many forms and doesn't have to be formal learning through a formal school or training program. I learn something new almost every single day and then try to use that knowledge so I don't forget what I have learned.
It's winter time here now and a lot of people get depressed during the holiday season so keeping the mind sharp and focused on learning a new skill or trade can be one way of combatting the symptoms of depression. We all need a purpose in life and learning provides us with a goal and something to strive for as well as a purpose for our lives. And if we focus on our own learning and personal development, we set an example for others in our lives including children. Children watch what the adults in their lives do and they imitate their actions. So, if you focus on lifelong learning then it is highly likely that they will too!
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