50 Skills To Teach Your Sons

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Assalamualaikum.... If I had a son, I would teach him the following skills: 1. Camping: plan a weekend camping trip to explore the outdoors; pitch a tent, build a campfire, enjoy bonding time2. Fishing: teach your kids the art of fishing and patience, (and how to clean a fish)3. Woodworking: pick a DIY project to do together (birdhouse, toy car)4. Sports: get outside and play a game of catch5. Car maintenance: teach the basics (change a tire, check oil, etc)6. Grilling: teach proper heat, marinades and rubs, how to flip meat7. Martial arts: join a boxing or jiu jitsu gym together, or just punch a heavy bag8. How to throw a punch: proper foot and shoulder position, how to guard your face9. Gardening: plant a small garden together, learn how to care for & nurture the plants10. Astronomy: get outside and look at the stars, talk about the constellations11. Biking: just go do it12. Home improvement: change light bulbs, fix toilets together, etc13. Chess: one of my favorites, teach strategy, thinking several moves ahead14. Model building: build model cars/airplanes/trains, emphasize attention to detail15. Geocaching: a modern day treasure hunt16. Archery: kids love this, teach technique and patience17. Rock climbing: builds strength, coordination, and trust18. Metal detecting: more treasure hunting (bonus points for hiding treasure ahead of time)19. Photography: teach composition, basics of different lenses20. Emotional intelligence: how to understand and manage emotions, empathize with others21. First aid basics: CPR, bandaging wounds, Heimlich22. Cooking essentials: teach basic healthy meals, kitchen safety23. Goal setting: create achievable goals, strategies to hit them24. Public speaking: practice confidently & effectively speaking in front of the family25. Manners: teach proper social behavior in your region26. Networking: how to win friends and influence people27. Basic sewing: how to patch clothes, sew a button28. Decision-making: how to make a decision based on facts29. Digital literacy: online safety, basic excel skills30. Negotiation: learn leverage, create win-wins31. Laundry & clothing care: washing/folding/stain removal32. Home security: secure your living space together33. Environmental stewardship: leave spaces cleaner than you found them34. Travel: basic planning, how to create itineraries35. Map reading: kids love maps, teach how to interpret them36. Electrical skills: safety and handling minor issues (circuit breaker etc)37. Reading comprehension: analyze and critically evaluate written material38. Time management: prioritize tasks, set deadlines, avoid procrastination39. Job interview skills: do mock interviews together40. Resume writing: write mock resume's together41. Self-reflection: learn personal strengths and weaknesses42. Work ethic: teach dedication, punctuality, dependability, thoroughness43. Bike maintenance: how to fix a tire, adjust brakes, etc44. Volunteering: go do it together45. Art appreciation: visit a museum46. Resourcefulness: thinking outside the box47. Personal safety: how to avoid dangerous situations48. Conflict de-escalation: techniques to defuse tense situations49. Posture: stand up straight, shoulders back, eyes forward50. Study habits: learn how to learnwww.zukidin.com {Estd 2012}

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