- How to plan a balanced menu.
- How to cook a healthy meal.
- How to sort and wash laundry.
- Balancing a checkbook.
- Balancing a budget.
- Filing taxes.
- How to fill out a job application and write a resume.
- How to change a flat tire.
- Basic household repairs.
- How to love God and their family.
How are you doing with this list? What other things would you add?
How to iron a shirt, pair of pants, etc.
ReplyDeleteHow to pump gas.
How to vacuum, dust, clean a bathroom, etc.
How to drive a car with a manual transmission.
Opening basic household accts - bank, phone, gas, electric, insurance, etc.
How to create and live on a budget.
How to save for something instead of putting it on credit.
How to mow the grass, plant flowers, etc.
Basic organizational skills - including maintaining receipts, important papers, putting things away, etc.
I was also thinking how each of these actually apply to a list of more subjective skill set. Such as critical thinking, tenaciousness, ability to stand firm for truth in midst of "persecution,"
ReplyDeleteHere is a continuing list of more subjective needs: http://www.kidtrek-sundayplus.org/?p=499
Doing pretty ok with the list. Does it count if I have previously done my taxes, but now let my uncle do them?
ReplyDeleteI like the additions of the previous commenters. I would add...
Make coffee (even if you don't like it)
Sew simple things (buttons, small holes, etc)
Check engine oil; tire pressure
Cook on the grill (haha, kidding...kind of)
Thanks everyone for the additional thoughts.
ReplyDeleteExcept for Cristin. That grilling comment hurts.