What makes her happy and how to go after those things…

The most important thing in life is to be happy, we spend quite a few years here (on earth) and I want Erin to be as happy as possible for as much of that time as possible. My next two things should help, along with teaching her how to look after herself well, what it means to be in a fulfilling relationship and the importance of family and friendship.

A parent/s that can offer a sound and safe base from which their children can explore is offering a very special thing. Being able to live life knowing that if something goes wrong that sound and safe base will still be there is very reassuring.

The value of money and how to manage it…

In my opinion financial stress is one of the worst types of stress I know. I want to teach Erin the value of money early on, the value of spending it and the value of saving/investing it. How to earn money, and how to live within your means will also be high up on the agenda.

Learning doesn’t have to end when school does…

Finally, like the value of money I’d like to teach Erin the value of lifelong learning. Continuing to learn and not being afraid to go back to education or retrain will be a valuable skill when Erin is older, with an everchanging workforce, flexibility and a plethora of skills are surely high on any employer’s wish list. Of course, I will also be showing Erin that you do not need to work for someonelse and it is equally viable to start your own business or income streams.

What would you like your child to learn before 18?

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