By the time kids are ready to “fly the nest”, they should’ve developed a huge range of skills and values that’ll serve them well throughout their lives. But what exactly are the most crucial ones?Well, according to parents, being able to cook, having a solid work ethic, respecting their elders, having confidence and being kind should be top of teenagers’ priorities, according to a survey by PGL Beyond.Other important values and skills parents want their kids to leave home with include: respecting other people’s views, being able to stand up for themselves and having empathy. Practical tasks such as keeping a tidy house and making sure to keep physically fit were also important to mums and dads, as were basic life skills like being able to use a washing machine and change bedsheets.When asked why it was important for their teen to learn a range of skills, parents said they were vital to be able to raise their own children (should they choose to have them), to find the right partner, to maintain friendships and to get a job.In fact, these skills are so important that almost