As a non-parent, and one probably totally unsuited to the task, I want to agree with you completely but, of course, have no right to the perspective of a parent (not as a parent I mean, as someone's child I am able to have a perspective right?). I think it would be incredibly difficult to find the time, space, energy and right way to impart those skills an the knowledge. I think the lead by example thing might be a good way though right?
You know, it is a lovely thing to breakdown one's life skills into a list.
It's a long list for me and there's some interesting things on there I guess. But there's a core list with some of those things being listed above. We're all complex people and simple all at the same time, depending on the angle. I like my list though however I've left many of the really good ones off.
Yes, lead by example is mainly what we have to rely on. That too is tricky sometimes. "You should eat an apple for a snack." As I shove a whole cookie in my mouth.
Do as I say, not as I do.
That's a thing right?