The article outlines 14 social skills that parents need to teach their children. I believe these will help your kids land jobs after college, and help them to become effective networkers, not to mention civilized human beings. At first glance, the skills seems simple including:
So much of this kind of parent-child teaching can be done through personal modeling – that means YOU need to demonstrate these skills in your daily behavior so that your kids see them as normal. That just might mean establishing some limits to your on-line media habits (see my networking tip – Power Down). You will need to make an honest assessment of your social skill level and improve it immediately this week. Two other practical-tactical suggestions that I have for you (from my family to yours):
Turn off the TV and limit the video games. Don’t let your children become “vidiots” and put some reasonable limits around their time spent with electronic entertainment. Fire your “television babysitter” and find a more productive, healthy way to engage them after school. Get them exercising, volunteering, doing extra projects at school or reading.
Have a family meal together at least once a day or more. Reclaim the lost tradition of sitting down and sharing a meal together as a family. Turn off all electronic devices (no texting at the table!) and have a pleasant discussion about your day while you eat a delicious, nutritious meal. Have the children help you prepare and serve the meal. Set a formal table where everyone sits down and starts to eat the same time. Make this part of a positive family tradition that they will carry forward in their lives.
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