We all want our kids to grow up and be productive adults. We want them to be able to take care of themselves when they leave our home. It is so easy to just do things for them, but if we don’t teach them, who will? Here is a short list of 10 things we need to teach our teens. This is definitely not an exclusive list and we would love to hear what you would add.
- Doing Laundry
- Balance a Checkbook/Pay Bills
- Cook basic meals – Boil water, use the oven, make eggs…
- Cleaning a house
- Grocery Shop
- Check oil and tire pressure on their car
- Make reservations: restaurant, hotel, airline
- Know what over the counter medicines are needed for minor ailments
- Apply for a job
- Always ask for help when they need it
