59 things every parent should teach their child
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Researchers have revealed 59 things every parent should teach their child to set them up for life. Mums and dads across the UK have contributed to the list. We're especially loving the last item on the list (lesson: twist the bottle not the cork)!
The 59 most important life skills to teach your child (according to British parents)
1 Always say please and thank you
2 Respect your elders
3 Show good table manners
4 Always tell the truth
5 Don't talk to strangers
6 Brush your teeth properly twice a day
7 Treat others with kindness
8 Be confident
9 Be helpful
10 Admit when you're wrong
11 Work hard at school
12 Know when to say 'No'
13 Save money and spend it wisely
14 Be independent
15 Learn how to swim
16 Appreciate wildlife/animals
17 Show compassion
18 Accept defeat with grace
19 Deal with rejection and disappointment
20 Comfort others
21 Have a loving relationship
22 Don't walk home alone at night
23 Get along with people you may not like that much
24 Always look on the bright side
25 Distinguish needs from wants
26 Support yourself financially
27 How to add, subtract, multiply and divide
28 Look someone in the eye when talking to them
29 How to tie a shoelace
30 Eat your greens
31 How to ride a bike
32 How to write a thank you letter
33 Tell the time on a clock with hands
34 How to make your bed
35 Always accept a challenge
36 How to deal with tragedy
37 How to resolve a dilemma
38 How to negotiate
39 To always clear your plate after dinner
40 Read before you go to bed because it's good for you
41 How to drive a car
42 How to throw a ball
43 Don't get involved in unnecessary dramas
44 Watch TV and play video games in moderation
45 How to read a traditional map
46 How to dress for an occasion
47 How to bake a cake
48 How to give a firm handshake
49 How to knot a tie
50 How to write an essay
51 How to wrap a present
52 How to change a flat tyre
53 How to fly a kite
54 How to start a fire
55 How to pitch a tent
56 How to dive into a swimming pool
57 How to do a cartwheel
58 How to use chopsticks
59 How to open a champagne bottle
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