As parents in 2025, we're facing an unprecedented challenge: how do we prepare our children for a world where AI is transforming every industry faster than we can comprehend?
Traditional education systems are still catching up, and the skills that secured our own careers might be automated by the time our children enter the workforce. This technological revolution is happening whether we're ready or not, leaving many of us asking:
How can we equip our kids with the skills to not just survive but thrive in this new landscape?
The answer might be simpler than you think. Today, I want to share how my 7-year-old son went from playing games to creating one, launching it online, and earning his first $700 in crypto—all in a single weekend.
This isn't just a proud parent moment. It's a practical blueprint for how you can introduce your child to the future of work, creativity, and digital entrepreneurship.
It started with a rainy Saturday and a curious question: "Dad, can I make my own game?"
Instead of directing him to the usual kid-friendly coding platforms, I decided to introduce him to some new tools that could show him what's truly possible in today's world.
My 7-year-old had been playing hangman at school and wanted to create his own version. Using Base44 (an AI-powered app builder) and ProductClank (a platform like Producthunt, where every product gets a product-coin), we turned his simple idea into something extraordinary:
Day1 morning: He described his hangman game idea to Base44's AI, which helped him build a working version
Day 1 afternoon: We published his completed game on ProductClank
Day 2 morning: We listed his game on ProductClank, creating a $Hangman token
Day2 morning +10 min : We were amazed to get notifications of trading activity
Day3 morning: His trading fees had accumulated to around $700!
The most surprising part wasn't the money—it was watching my son's eyes light up as he realized people were playing his game and betting on his creation. He kept refreshing the dashboard, watching real-time as his game gained users and his token gained traders.
"Dad, people actually like what I made?" he asked, beaming with a kind of confidence I'd never seen before.
Here's where things get interesting. On ProductClank, when someone launches a product (even a simple game), the platform automatically creates a "product coin"—a cryptocurrency token tied to that product.
When people trade this token:
The product gets increased visibility and traffic
The creator earns a percentage of all trading fees
A community forms around the product
In my son's case, his hangman game's token saw over $170,000 in trading volume in just 24 hours, generating approximately $700 in trading fees that went directly to him as the creator.
This wasn't just pocket money. It was his first real-world lesson in building something valuable and seeing direct rewards from his creation—a fundamental principle that will serve him well no matter how AI transforms the future job market.
Want to give your child the same experience? Here's exactly how we did it, broken down into simple steps anyone can follow:
Sit down with your child and ask: "What kind of game or app would you love to create?" Let them dream big—AI tools make almost any idea possible.
If they need inspiration, try this prompt template with Claude or ChatGPT:
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"I'm [age] years old. I really like [your child's interests] and want to create a [game/app/quiz/story]. What's a simple idea I could build in a weekend?"
Visit Base44.com and help your child describe their idea. The AI will guide them through creating a functioning app or game without requiring traditional coding knowledge.
Pro tip: Encourage your child to keep refining and testing their creation. This iterative process teaches resilience and the value of incremental improvement—critical skills in the AI era.
Once your child has something they're proud of:
Save and publish the game/app through Base44
Copy the public link to your creation
Visit app.productclank.com/launch and follow the prompts to submit your app
Complete the simple listing process, choose a catchy name to the coin and click submit to create your product on ProductClank and then Launch!
Voila ! you're app or game is now live!
Now let the world know about it! Help your child share their creation (let's be honest - most of our kids has a better social media distribution that us, but yet....
Post about it on your social media (make sure to tag @ProductClank @base44 to get them know and amplify your post!
Have them explain their project in a short video you can share
Share the link to family and friends - nothing like being a proud parent showing off your child creation!
Join the ProductClank Telegram community to announce the launch
The most valuable part comes next—sitting with your child as they:
See real people using something they created
Watch their token trading activity
Make their first decisions about their earnings (In my son's case, he's decided to use some of his earnings to upgrade to a PRO account on Base44 so he can build more games)
While the $700 earnings made for an exciting weekend, the real value came from what my son learned:
Creator confidence: He now sees himself as someone who can build things others value
Economic literacy: He gained an intuitive understanding of markets, value, and digital assets
AI fluency: He learned to collaborate with AI tools rather than fearing automation
Entrepreneurial thinking: He's already planning his next project, thinking about what users might want
Most importantly, he experienced the thrill of building something from nothing—a fundamental human joy that will remain relevant no matter how advanced AI becomes.
As parents, we can't predict exactly what skills our children will need in 10 or 20 years. But we can help them develop the builder's mindset—the confidence to create, the resilience to iterate, and the ability to leverage AI as a powerful tool rather than seeing it as a threat.
Platforms like ProductClank are creating a new paradigm where anyone—even a 7-year-old—can go from idea to launched product to earning real money, all in a weekend.
The question isn't whether AI will change everything. The question is: will our children be the ones directing that change, building the future they want to see?
My son is already planning his next creation. What will your child build?
Ready to help your child build their first app and launch it on ProductClank? Join our "Young Builders" workshop next Saturday where we'll walk through this entire process live. Register Here
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I want to start building with my inner-child to get inspired!
A family building moment! Well done and I appreciate, "Platforms like ProductClank are creating a new paradigm where anyone—even a 7-year-old—can go from idea to launched product to earning real money, all in a weekend." Can you give more guidance on token name choosing for @productclank? How to get a catchy short name? What is the maximum name length?
Online workshop start in 10 min , showing how anyone can build an app using base44 and launch it on ProductClank. (kids friendly!) We may launch something live, or not👀 Everyone are welcome to join ! https://lu.ma/9fy3c5c4
Based on this case study: https://paragraph.com/@liorg/raising-ai-ready-kids-how-my-7-year-old-earned-dollar700-building-his-first-app-your-child-can-too
Vibe Coding + ProductClank for coining the app + Dad and son quality time = the future of venture building on @base and @farcaster It was so empowering. My 7 years made his first steps on Base and earned: Creator confidence: He now sees himself as someone who can build things others value Economic literacy: He gained an intuitive understanding of markets, value, and digital assets AI fluency: He learned he can use AI tools to turn ideas to working products! Entrepreneurial thinking: He now think how can i use that money i made to build more stuff (and yes, buy a Lego game...:-) https://paragraph.com/@liorg/raising-ai-ready-kids-how-my-7-year-old-earned-dollar700-building-his-first-app-your-child-can-too
If anyone wants to bring their kid or them self and go through the entire process, im doing a live workshop coming Saturday! https://lu.ma/9fy3c5c4
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In the latest blog post, @lior explores the growing necessity for parents to prepare children for an AI-driven future. Sharing a breakthrough weekend project where a 7-year-old conceived and launched a hangman game, earning $700, it illustrates practical steps for fostering creativity and digital entrepreneurship.