The
Corona Virus induced lock down has presented people with a very
unique opportunity. For most of the people who are staying at home,
this has provided a chance to bond with family members especially
children in the family. If you have not had much time to spend with
your children, this is the perfect time to interact with the kids and
teen and teach them valuable life lessons. Here are some skills you
can teach them that you have learnt from you parents and from life
itself that you can share with the young ones in the family.
Health
and Fitness Skills: Coronavirus lockdown is
the perfect time for you and your family, especially the children in
your family to learn how to remain fit and in good health. You
should use this time to learn and do Yoga as well as indoor
exercises like squats, skipping and jumping jacks etc. Moreover, all
of you should learn how to cook and eat healthy food items. Focus on
importance of green vegetables and fruits, as well to reduce your
sugar and salt intake along with carbohydrate consumption.
Money
Management Lessons:
You can also use this special time to teach the teens in the family
about the various money management skills you have learnt overtime.
Start by teaching them about the importance of a domestic budget and
how to draw one and stick to it. Tell them about how to prioritise
their funds for the four pillars of life, namely food, shelter,
clothing transportation and the protective roof provided by
insurance of different kinds. Teach them why its necessary for
everyone to buy
health insurance
and life insurance. Teach them how to managed debt and make the best
use of payment instruments like credit cards.
New
Language Skills: This
is the perfect time to learn a new language. The internet provides
perfect platform for everyone to learn different languages. You
should make a joint effort with a child in the family to learn a new
language during this time. It is also going to be a very unique
advantage for you because you can tell your boss that you have made
productive use of the lock down induced business shutdown and have
returned to work with a special new skill. You can also use this new
language skill to earn some money on the side as you get more and
more proficient in the new language.
Basic
Auto Repair Skills: You
may not be allowed to drive around due to coronavirus
lockdown
but
this is the perfect time to teach your teens the basic skills with
regard to repair and maintenance of automobiles. If you have a two
wheeler or four wheeler, teach them about the basic components of
the vehicle, teach them how to change a flat tyre, how to change a
dead battery or jump start a car using a secondary battery, how to
siphon fuel from the car’s fuel tank etc. These skills will help
them in extreme emergencies with any kind of automobiles and reduce
their dependence on roadside assistance services.
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