The most important lesson we’re not teaching

By Ghina Ramadan

We teach our children how to solve equations, memorise historical facts and analyse grammar rules. But we rarely teach them how to manage emotions, resolve conflict or listen without interrupting. The very skills that shape how we relate to others, and to ourselves, are often absent from the classroom.

And yet, the research is clear: these human skills matter. A 2023 global study conducted by Yale University,