Whether school should give education about life skills is a subject of considerable debate. I believe that school and parents are equally responsible for educating children with practical life skills.
To begin with, school, as opposed to home, is the place where children spent most of their time. Therefore, teaching children with practical skills will be practicable. Practical skills not only enhance independence but also improve confidence. For example, children with extra talent do not rely on others for decision making. Thus, school has an important role in developing students with self-reliance. Although school handles a verity of academic subjects, practical skills are inevitable for children to survive in a busy world.
Furthermore, parents are the role models for their children, and they imitate their parents from childhood onwards, so it is parents who should be an example among children. By giving practical food preparation, financial management and mechanical skills they become more self-reliant. By spending time with children with this regard will be memorable quality time with family. For instance, cooking is a daily activity in a home, but when parents include children in this household chores this will turn into a special yet memorable moment in their life. As a result, it enables children to understand and create a strong bond with their parents.
To conclude, people argue that schools should be responsible for teaching additional practical skills, but I strongly support the view that both parents and schools have shared commitment for equipping children for their lives.