As a mom with kids that range from 5 years old to their late 20’s, I see how much the world has changed. For example, when my older kids were young, social media was not heard of until their teens. They had to actually write a letter to their friends, whereas now, my kids will send a text. I look back at my older kids and what they had to learn and I look at my younger kids now and realize that so much is not being taught or even discussed with them that I worry that they will not be completely molded if it’s not taught to them. With all of this said, I randomly thought of 50 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Become Adults.
- Write a letter
- Address an envelope
- How to mail a letter
- Mail a package
- How to change a tire
- Write a check
- Read a credit card statement
- Understand credit card terms
- What interest is and what it all means
- How to call your credit card company to have your interest lowered
- How to balance your bank account
- Read instructions
- Cook
- Bake
- Separate laundry
- Wash laundry
- Volunteer
- Accept change
- How to vote, where to vote, and to register to vote
- Understand how the electoral college works
- Take personal responsibility
- Encourage others
- Accept losing
- Never give up
- Learn to accept failure
- Write in cursive
- Open the door for others
- Pick up trash as you see it (even if it’s not yours)
- How to manage your money
- Always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
- Always say ‘excuse me’
- Smile
- Say ‘hello’ and ‘good morning’ to others
- Look people in the eyes
- Compliment others
- The beauty of nature
- A proper handshake
- Tips on interviewing for a job
- History
- How to drive a standard
- How to have a conversation
- What to do if you break down on the highway
- How to call a company
- How to handle yourself while at work (ie. what not to talk about)
- Proper way to use social media (what not to post)
- Listen to others when speaking
- Put your phone down
- Organization
- How to read a map
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Love yourself!
This list is not in any particular order and these randomly popped in my head. Sadly, I see so many ‘adult’ children not able to do most of the items that I listed, so I know the importance of teaching our kids certain tasks in life so they can grow properly. Can you add to my list of 50 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Become Adults?
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