The skill every teen must learn to be a productive adult

There are many things you need to learn at school.

There are some things you should learn by the time you leave school.

Some people think that school should teach you financial literacy - budgeting and paying taxes - or practical life skills like home/car maintenance or first aid.

One skill that needs to be developed by the time a youngster leaves the cocoon of high school is networking.

In order to be a productive adult, no matter what endeavours they are going into after high school, is the ability to strike up and hold a conversation.

This is THE ability which will serve them well and something a child struggles with.

For, a child is all about them.

Their needs.

Their wants.

Their interests.

Maturity is about learning to focus on others.

This, ideally, is the foundation of productive adulthood.

It is at the core of good citizenship.

It is at the core of quality friendship.

It is at the core of a valuable workmate.

It is at the core of fruitful relationships.

The ability to start and keep a conversation going sets you up for success.

This is why it is a skill which should be cultivated in the later years of high school.

Proficiency to converse opens doors and is a differentiator when selecting candidates for work or love.