As an academic advisor, Ana Homayoun has had thousands of conversations with students, parents, and administrators. Many of these talks typically center around grades, college admissions, career paths and other key academic to-dos. Yet, what’s not as commonly talked about is the importance of life skills. This means cultivating independence, setting good habits and more. We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens seem to struggle post-high school and how adults can better prepare their kids in the long-term rather than focusing solely on short-term academic markers. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/school-sports-standardized-tests-when-is-there-time-to-build-life-skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices