Oct 21, 2021

8 things you need to teach your teenagers

Timesofindia

Teaching basic skills to teenagers

Teenage is a crucial year for kids in many ways. It is the time when they have to step out of their comfort zone and explore the endless possibilities life has to offer.

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Some essential tips to teach kids

But to test the limit and take up new challenges, you need to equip them with the basic life skill to survive the outside world. Here are some that can prove to be useful.

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​Expressing themselves

Whether it is love, rage or sorrow, teach your kids to express these complex emotions positively. It will make them emotionally intelligent.

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Manners

Having basic manners can help to set our kids apart from the rest. It will also help them gain respect in the eyes of others.

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​Honour

There cannot be any better way to live a life than to live it with honour. Instilling the values of integrity, morality and loyalty will help them become a better person.

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​Household chores

Irrespective of gender, every teenager must know how to do basic household chores like cooking and cleaning.

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​Making good friends

Having the right friends by your side can make any journey easy. It is important for kids to learn how to choose friends and how to be good friends.

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​Eating healthy and exercising

Teenage is the time when kids need to start taking care of their eating habits and follow a workout routine. This is the best time to form new habits.

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​Prioritising themselves

Prioritising one's needs and mental health is not selfish. Tell them that is it alright to take some time out to take care of themselves whenever they feel overwhelmed.

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​Trusting parents

Parents always want the best for their kids. You need to show them that they can trust you and you have their back, no matter what.

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