How would you respond to this question in a job interview? Let me rephrase that. What are the chances of a future employer asking your child in a job interview about his/her IT skills? Probably something more than 99.9%. Take actions as a parent now!
Taking your kid to learn Spanish, French, kick-boxing, judo, ballet or whatever you can think of is definitely beneficial. But why not invest in something that will underpin his/her professional course? Take your kid to an IT class. Make him learn all the software that contemporary businesses use or specific programs that his/her chosen career may need (e.g. Photoshop for designers).
So, if you truly want to see your kid succeed, take my advice. Being literate in computer software is definitely a competitive point! Making them take IT classes might lead them to hate you for a while, but they will be grateful when they reach a certain age.
Starting off with the MS Office is somethingthat I would suggest. Programs such as Word and Powerpoint is something that your kids will be using during their studies, so start off now! Moreover, it is highly likely that Excel will help them in their job, let alone the additional software they might find interesting on their own!