Life Skills Topics for Young Adults

There is a fine line between teenager and young adult. Parents should be aware of their children's skills before the children reach early adulthood. Life skills aren't always taught in public or private schools, so parents must shoulder this responsibility. Life skills are everything that a young adult needs to know to be able to live self-sufficiently.

  1. Financial Skills

    • Young adults must understand how to write a check and balance a bank account, as well as how credit systems work. They should be able to create a budget to reflect all of their bills and needs. They need to know how to bargain shop, if necessary, and how to save for larger purchases, such as a car or home. They should also understand the consequences of not paying bills on time.

    Relationship Skills

    • Young adults face a more intense social scene than they did during high school or college. They need to understand the basics of compromise and how to determine whether someone will be a help or a hindrance in their lives. They also need to be able to develop non-familial support systems as well, since they may not always live close to their parents or other relatives.

    Employment Skills

    • After college, some young adults often enter the workforce for the first time. They must have an understanding of the interview/hiring process, how to evaluate a potential employer, and how to fulfull their obligations as an employee. They need to be able to interact with people from varying socioeconomic groups, education levels, skill sets and age ranges, as well as how to resolve conflicts that may arise.

    Household Management Skills

    • Parents can teach children, starting from a young age, to clean up after themselves and be responsible for their own belongings. Later, children can learn to do laundry, wash dishes, cook, vacuum, clean bathrooms, and take out the trash. These skills are necessary for young adults to maintain their own living space.

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