WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH IN SCHOOL? TEN IMPORTANT LESSONS FOR PARENTS RAISING THE GEN Z & GEN ALPHA KIDS

Schooling is an important experience for children. Stepping out of the comfort and safety of their homes, children learn—for the first time—to adapt to the world around them that has the potential to be supportive, but sometimes also unforgiving. Growing up, school is the one place where children form life-long friendships and also learn lessons that will help them navigate through adult life. Yet, most schooling revolves around structuring lessons in disciplinary subject areas. Life skills that children learn in schools appear to be an ancillary achievement that have received little conscious thought and effort.