Life skills are very important.
I would have to say that they are the stepping stones for teenagers into adulthood.
The sooner teenagers learn to do these life skills the easier it will be for them when they enter adulthood.
5 Important Life Skill For Teenagers
Teenagers need to learn to take care of their bodies without being told. Taking showers, putting on deodorant, brushing their teeth, making their hair, etc.
Teenagers need to learn to take care of their space. This is usually their bedroom. It should be clean of clutter on a daily basis. A deep clean should be done at least once a week that includes dusting, vacuuming, and mopping. If they are using a different part of the house then they need to take care of that space and clean up after themselves.
Teenagers need to learn to take care of their possessions. This includes their clothes and learning to use different washing machine cycles.
Teenagers need to learn to help out around the house. They are part of a family and the family is a unit. This might mean doing chores or helping with a younger sibling.
Teenagers need to learn how to handle money. This includes budgeting, using cash or debit cards, and saving.