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Importance of Life Skills for Children
Life skills are the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.
“If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
We, as parents, try to educate children and see them succeed in life, but do not train them for life matters. These things may seem small, but their impact can be very painful. These minor missing may put their life into the dark and sometimes they may lose their lives too. It is important to teach children life skills such as budgeting, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, social skills etc. These skills are essential for success in life and can help children become more independent and confident.
Let us look at some real-life examples
One of our college mates fell off his bike while coming to class. His head was hit on a rock, bled profusely, and died on the way to the hospital. Not wearing a helmet was the main reason for his death. A few days after this incident, I left the university and started waiting for the van…
