huffingtonpost - 2 days ago

By the time kids are ready to “fly the nest”, they should’ve developed a huge range of skills and values that’ll serve them well throughout their lives. But what exactly are the most crucial ones?Well, according to parents, being able to cook, having a solid work ethic, respecting their elders, having confidence and being kind should be top of teenagers’ priorities, according to a survey by PGL Beyond.Other important values and skills parents want their kids to leave home with include: respecting other people’s views, being able to stand up for themselves and having empathy. Practical tasks such as keeping a tidy house and making sure to keep physically fit were also important to mums and dads, as were basic life skills like being able to use a washing machine and change bedsheets.When asked why it was important for their teen to learn a range of skills, parents said they were vital to be able to raise their own children (should they choose to have them), to find the right partner, to maintain friendships and to get a job.In fact, these skills are so important that almost eight in 10 (79% of) parents think that practical and life skills should be taught in schools.More than half (52%) admitted they have tried to teach their child practical as well as life skills – but it didn’t always work out.Almost half (49%) of parents worry that their children won’t be able to manage money when they leave home, while 44% are scared they won’t be able to live independently or look after themselves. Here are the top 30 skills and values parents most want their teens to have:To cook a meal – 78%To have a good work ethic – 66%To respect their elders – 64%To have confidence – 64%To be kind – 62%To make healthy food choices – 61%To live within their means – 59%To respect themselves – 58%To be able to manage their money wisely – 58%To keep a tidy room/house – 57%To respect other people’s views – 54%To stand up for themselves – 54%To be polite and courteous – 53%To have empathy – 52%To keep learning – 52%To be able to think for themselves – 52%To be able to solve problems by themselves – 50%To spend time away from their phone – 49%To be physically fit – 49%To be able to work with others – 48%To prioritise mental health – 48%To be able to listen to others – 47%To be able to speak confidently – 47%To be on time – 46%To use the washing machine – 45%To choose a partner wisely – 43%To care about the planet – 42%To be resilient – 42%To change the bed sheets – 42%To enjoy reading – 36%In a similar thread posted to Reddit earlier this year, a student preparing to go to university asked people to share their need-to-know advice on the skills every teen should have before moving out.Sharing a cautionary tale, one respondent said: “Understanding the consequences of not opening letters and not paying bills on time would have definitely saved me a lot of money.”Another said: “They should know how banking works. The amount of young people I’ve had to take to the bank to open an account for their first pay check is crazy.”Others cited more traditional life skills like cleaning, cooking, washing and getting up on time for work as crucial. Being able to file taxes, organise a doctor’s or dentist appointment, and budgeting were also listed as key skills.Related...Empty Nesters On The Things They Regret Not Doing When Their Kids Lived At Home I m Trying Not To Be Homeless : The University Students Facing Hurdle After Hurdle Over SummerI m A Child Psychiatrist – Don t Make This 1 Mistake When Talking To Teens

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