A former Stanford University dean has noticed gaps in the maturity of college students. Here are those gaps . . and what you parents can do for your teenagers while still at home:
- They can't positively engage with strangers - teach them to approach strangers respectfully and with eye contact
- They don't know how to get around independently - give them experiences with transportation
- They can't manage their schedules - help them figure it out in high school
- They don't know how to contribute to the running of a household - give them responsibilities
- They are helpless in conflict - don't solve all their relationship challenges for them
- They can't bounce back after trouble - let them fail sometimes
- They can't earn and manage money - let them have a part time job in hs
- They think someone else will plan and run their lives - let them make decisions and enjoy the consequences
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