Children quickly mature into teenagers, then adults, each with their own personality and way of life. Children may need to leave the nest in order to pursue a better career and create  a niche for themselves. Life is full of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises. To prepare your child for anything in life, you should help them develop these basic life skills while they are still young.

We’ve compiled a list of basic life skills that your teen should be familiar with before venturing out into the real world.

• Money or Budgeting Skills

Money isn’t the most important thing in life, but it is necessary for a comfortable living. As a result, financial discipline is a valuable skill for teenagers to learn.

Budgeting skills teach teenagers the value of money, how to spend wisely, and how to plan for the future.

You can assist them in learning important financial tricks such as:

• Create and stick to a budget. When it comes to money, your kids should know when to spend and when to save.
• Must be able to open a bank account, use an ATM, make an online money transfer, and write a check.
• Put money aside to buy or invest in something in case of an emergency.
• Donate money to a good cause without overdoing.
• Keeping financial records.

•  Cooking or Grocery Skills

One of the most important life skills for teenagers is knowing how to acquire and prepare food. Teach them the basic food skills listed below so that they can survive anywhere in the world.

• Buying groceries. One of the most important skills is the ability to identify different ingredients and know where they can be found.
• Using Microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, and toaster, among other kitchen appliances.
• Understanding of utensils and cutlery, as well as how to use them.
• Being able to make a healthy meal with the ingredients you have on hand.
• Proper storing of food.
• Read food labels for nutrition and ingredient information, in addition to understanding the importance of eating nutrient-dense foods every day.
• Be aware of the dangers of eating too much junk food

•  Dressing Sense and personal grooming

Your teenager’s style might change as they continue to grow up but there’s a good chance they’ll be influenced by the wrong people. So, here’s how they master one of the most basic skills.

• Deciding on right kind of clothing for the occasion.
• Sewing is a skill that both men and women can use.
• Instill healthy habits in them, such as brushing and bathing on a daily basis.
• Emphasize how important it is for them to keep their bodies clean. They must be able to look after their skin and hair.
• Iron a shirt, trousers, or a suit.
• Do the laundry, fold the clothes, and place them neatly in their respective closets.
• Packing a suitcase
• educating your teen about what their clothes say about them and the level of respect they will receive in certain situations, such as interviews or when speaking with people of the opposite gender.

•  Healthcare and Basic First Aid

Taking care of one’s health is one of the most important lessons that teens should learn as part of self-care. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• Personal health and over-the-counter medications are skills that can be useful.
• Knowing when to visit the doctor.
• In the case of illnesses such as common colds, fever, or the flu, taking proper care of oneself through proper diet and environment 
• Handle medical emergencies by dialling 911 or your country’s emergency number.
• Encourage your teen to learn basic first aid skills such as how to clean a wound, apply bandages, and other first aid in the event of a medical emergency, as this may enable him to save a life in the future.

• Domestic Skills and cleanliness

Imagine your pampered little child graduating from college and setting out on their own. However, if they lack basic home management skills, they may hate every minute of it. It is better if all teenagers acquire these life skills at a young age.

• Teach them how to locate suitable accomodation or housing options.
• Organize your utilities and pay your bills.
• Keeping the house in good repair. Teach them how to clean the house by vacuuming, dusting, and vacuuming.
• Fixing a broken circuit and taking care of basic plumbing issues could all help them better manage their home.

•  Learning navigation and directions

Basic navigational skills are more important so that they can travel from one location to another even if they do not have a car. Among the things they could learn are:

• Reading bus, train, and flight schedules and timetables
• Read maps to go from point A to point B.
• Understand directions – north, south, east, and west; left, right.
• Understand the various modes of transportation available to get to various locations.

•  Behavioral Skills

The way a person acts reveals his or her personality. Assist your teen in developing a strong personality by encouraging them to engage in healthy behaviour. Here are a few fundamentals you might want to teach them.

• Accepting responsibility for their actions and admitting a mistake
• The majority of teenagers have difficulty apologising. Teach them how to say “sorry” without feeling embarrassed.
• Teach them to be courteous and to use the words “please” and “thank you” when applicable.
• Morality is a concept that you should teach your teenagers from a young age. This instills in them the courage to stand up for what they believe is right, as well as a sense of responsibility for those who are less fortunate.

• Staying Safe:

It’s critical to know how to keep your children safe when they’re out in the world on their own. Here are some pointers that may assist your teen in remaining safe:

• When you’re alone on the road, stay safe. Teach your teen to use common sense and stay away from isolated parking lots, deserted roads, and empty lots far from civilization.
• When travelling alone, avoid travelling with strangers or picking up hitchhikers.
• Ask your teen to always get a ride home at night or have someone meet them halfway.
• It’s a good idea to keep someone informed about their whereabouts.
• Extra cash should be carried in case they need to take a taxi.

•  Goal Setting

Teach your children to recognise their strengths and set goals that will provide them with both personal satisfaction and professional growth. You could teach them how to:

• Determine what they want to do with their lives and where they want to be in a few years. Assist them in gaining clarity.
• Set reasonable goals, or they will be disappointed sooner rather than later.
• Identify resources that will assist them in achieving their objectives.
• If goals need to be changed or modified, do so. Goals can be changed or adjusted to meet a person’s changing needs.

• Decision-making Skills

Every step of your adolescent’s adult life will require them to make decisions and choices. From deciding what to eat for dinner to making a significant career move or getting married, everything is a decision,

• Stop making decisions for your teenager as the first step in teaching them to make their own. However, you should not out any major, life-altering decisions on a teenager.
• Give them options rather than telling them what to do.
• Also, emphasise that every decision they make has a consequence. They will learn to accept responsibility for their actions in this manner.
• Assist them in making the best decisions by weighing the pros and cons and determining what the outcome will be