tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post8756068537825035985..comments2023-12-25T12:27:32.155-05:00Comments on A Different Way: 10 Skills Every Child Should Learn Before Leaving HomeJoey Espinosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-58163164915830394842011-02-26T21:08:31.440-05:002011-02-26T21:08:31.440-05:00Thanks everyone for the additional thoughts.
Exc...Thanks everyone for the additional thoughts. <br /><br />Except for Cristin. That grilling comment hurts.Joey Espinosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-8491297831331234812011-02-26T21:05:43.420-05:002011-02-26T21:05:43.420-05:00Doing pretty ok with the list. Does it count if I...Doing pretty ok with the list. Does it count if I have previously done my taxes, but now let my uncle do them?<br /><br />I like the additions of the previous commenters. I would add...<br />Make coffee (even if you don't like it)<br />Sew simple things (buttons, small holes, etc)<br />Check engine oil; tire pressure<br />Cook on the grill (haha, kidding...kind of)CristinMichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254427280454312006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-832033838786150962011-02-26T13:05:46.358-05:002011-02-26T13:05:46.358-05:00I was also thinking how each of these actually app...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," <br /><br />Here is a continuing list of more subjective needs: http://www.kidtrek-sundayplus.org/?p=499Wanda Parkerhttp://www.kidtrek-sundayplus.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-56787343590303553742011-02-26T12:36:20.476-05:002011-02-26T12:36:20.476-05:00How to iron a shirt, pair of pants, etc.
How to ...How to iron a shirt, pair of pants, etc. <br />How to pump gas.<br />How to vacuum, dust, clean a bathroom, etc.<br />How to drive a car with a manual transmission.<br />Opening basic household accts - bank, phone, gas, electric, insurance, etc.<br />How to create and live on a budget.<br />How to save for something instead of putting it on credit.<br />How to mow the grass, plant flowers, etc.<br />Basic organizational skills - including maintaining receipts, important papers, putting things away, etc.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335046478617598100noreply@blogger.com