what we teach our children

There are many things that are important for parents to teach their children, but some of the most important include:

• Basic life skills such as personal hygiene, budgeting, and time management.
• Values such as honesty, responsibility, and respect for others.
• Emotional intelligence and coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and difficult situations.
• Communication and social skills, such as active listening and expressing themselves effectively.
• Basic academic knowledge and study habits to prepare them for their education.
• How to stay safe, including both physical safety and digital safety.
• How to make good decisions, including critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• How to develop healthy habits and relationships, including physical exercise and self-care, and how to form healthy friendships and romantic relationships.
• How to be a responsible and active citizen, including understanding civic responsibilities and how to engage in their community.

It's also important for parents to lead by example and to be involved in their child's life, both to be aware of how they are developing and to be able to provide guidance and support.

We might learn as adults what we may have missed ourselves as children.