We regret not knowing a lot of important things when we were younger. Our parents didn’t teach us what we should have been taught before the age of 10.

If you are now a parent and have girls in your family, there are 10 essential things your kids should learn before it’s too late. In the future these simple yet effective facts will help your girls become more aware and informed and prepare them for future life.

1. Self-respect
Self-respect has nothing to do with being selfish. Girls must learn to respect others as well as themselves. It is not easy, but this is one of the most important life lessons to be taught. Your daughters will soon understand that if they respect themselves, they will always know that they deserve to have the best things in life. This includes good knowledge, good education, career and even choosing the right people who will surround them in the future. Encourage your girls to change their attitude towards themselves.

2. How money works
Sooner or later your daughters will learn to manage money. But if you teach them to deal with cash now, they will avoid a lot of common mistakes made by those who didn’t have any opportunity to learn this rule. Let them know how important it is to organize your budget, plan your expenses or save money in order to have some in case of difficult times. Money should not be a secret topic. Inform your kids that money is needed while shopping or traveling. Take them to the store and explain them how to count and what kind of stuff is worth buying. Use a calculator.