For simplicity, Steem is like the frequent flyer points you earn for your favourite airline. The more you fly, the more points you earn.. The more you have, the more respect the airline treats you with ... At any time, you can cash them out for a flight.

Similarly, for Steem, the more you participate (writing post, commenting on posts), the more you will earn. The more you earn, the more respect the community has for you ... At any time, you can cash them out for money.

Once they are a steemian, then, they can find out the nitty gritty about cryptocurrency, blockchain and all the other intricacies that go along with them.