Homeschoolmom3 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Trying to compile a list and hoping not to miss anything. Wrapping up with child two and want to make sure I haven't forgotten anything important. Have you created one? Can you give me some ideas? Looking for more life skills, character, etc. not so much school related. TIA! Edited October 17, 2020 by Homeschoolmom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Great thread idea -- I hope others will pipe up! These 2 past threads are linked on PAGE 4 of the big pinned thread "College (and post high school) Motherlode", at the top of the WTM College Board:Before sending students off to college (things to do)Getting them ready to leave home A few things that come to mind: - home = basic cooking and shopping skills; how to fix basic things around the house (or even, where are circuit breakers and water turn-off) - car = basic maintenance (check oil and tire levels, add fluids, how to pump gas) - personal finances = budgeting, saving, investing, loans, credit cards, compound interest - computer = safety; social media pitfalls; basic understanding of saving files and uploading/downing; basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills; how to put together a slide show to go with a presentation - personal safety - s*xuality and relationships; emotional/mental safety in relationships (both friendships and intimate relationships) - communication skills - mental and physical health; nutrition; exercise; living a life of balance - ins and outs of health care plan Edited October 18, 2020 by Lori D. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 How to drive. Apparently that's not a given anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, EKS said: How to drive. Apparently that's not a given anymore. lol -- You're right! I so take that for granted that I just had basic car maintenance -- not the learning to drive! 😂 We had both DSs learn both automatic and stick, as we have both. I know stick is going the way of the dinosaur, but you never know when that might come in handy. 😉 We also had them go through a driving course given to teens by the local police dept. that teaches how to handle wet and slippery roads, how to pull out of a skid, how to get back onto the road from a shoulder that is lower and all gravel/loose sand, etc. Edited October 18, 2020 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Homeschoolmom3 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 I finished making a list and posting for those who might find it useful. 🙂 teen list.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 7:56 PM, Lori D. said: Great thread idea -- I hope others will pipe up! These 2 past threads are linked on PAGE 4 of the big pinned thread "College (and post high school) Motherlode", at the top of the WTM College Board:Before sending students off to college (things to do)Getting them ready to leave home A few things that come to mind: - home = basic cooking and shopping skills; how to fix basic things around the house (or even, where are circuit breakers and water turn-off) - car = basic maintenance (check oil and tire levels, add fluids, how to pump gas) - personal finances = budgeting, saving, investing, loans, credit cards, compound interest - computer = safety; social media pitfalls; basic understanding of saving files and uploading/downing; basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills; how to put together a slide show to go with a presentation - personal safety - s*xuality and relationships; emotional/mental safety in relationships (both friendships and intimate relationships) - communication skills - mental and physical health; nutrition; exercise; living a life of balance - ins and outs of health care plan Oh gosh, I don’t know a good amount of these things. and I didn’t know how to drive until I was 30 something. Oy. great question OP! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 6:40 AM, Homeschoolmom3 said: I finished making a list and posting for those who might find it useful. 🙂 teen list.pdf 101.71 kB · 8 downloads I am printing this off as I type this. Thank you so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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