8 Life Lessons to Teach Your Teens

Young adults should know the basics of how to take care of themselves, their homes, and their relationships.
8 Life Lessons to Teach Your Teens
Parents can help their teenage children develop the skills and qualities necessary to live well and flourish. Crime Art/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Many of today’s youth seem to feel ill-equipped to reach their fullest potential and contribute their gifts and blessings to society. Parents can help by showing their teenage children the skills and qualities necessary to live well and flourish. Here are eight crucial abilities you shouldn’t overlook.

Maintaining Space

The abilities to clean up after yourself, take responsibility for the space you inhabit, and care for the blessings in your life competently are more important than they might seem.

Habits such as making your bed in the morning, washing your dishes after you eat, putting away items you find out of place, and keeping a room or home welcoming, beautiful, and warm are beneficial to young men and young women alike.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com