One must think of children as clay, they come out just as you mold them to be. Keeping that in mind, here are 7 critical skills parents can teach their children.

1. Social skills: The most basic skills that can be taught to kids at a young age are social skills, such as greeting an elder. 
2. Etiquettes: Basic etiquettes such as saying “Thank You” or “Please” can monumentally influence a child’s personality.
3. Speaking skills: Encouraging children to speak at home can provide them with the confidence to speak in public.
4. Self-control: Young children are often restless by nature, hence, teaching them to practice minor self-control can help pump the brakes on frequent impulsive behavioral episodes.
5. Morals: Teaching children the difference between the good and the bad in their formative years can help point their moral compass in the right direction.
6. Listening: Often children are restless, stubborn, and don’t budge when they are being talked to, especially when it comes to obeying instructions. Therefore, while teaching them to listen, they also learn to be patient.
7. Empathy: Empathy as a skill encourages selflessness, and a helpful attitude. Children who master empathy exhibit emotional maturity.