From Business Insider · Amy Conroy · · 1m
Parenting fails: Teaching life skills for college
Parents forgot to teach kids basic life skills before college.
In brief
Parents forgot to teach kids basic life skills before college. Parents realized they missed teaching kids to clean bathrooms, repay debts, and self-assess before college. Originally reported by Business Insider.
My kids were ready for college
My kids were ready for college but not quite ready for adulthood.
Failed to teach bathroom cleaning
I never taught my kids to clean bathrooms despite their need for it.
No debt repayment lessons
My kids had no fiscal responsibility after buying a used Toyota Tacoma.
Self-assessment skills missing
My kids couldn't read themselves in their environment.
Heart scare from strep throat
My son had a heart scare after ignoring cold symptoms.
Doctor's response to symptoms
The doctor said, 'Not really,' when asked if throat felt sore.
“Not really.”
College transition advice
I told my daughter to expect loneliness and discomfort during college.
Here's the gist
Parents realized they missed teaching kids to clean bathrooms, repay debts, and self-assess before college.
