I don't know where I picked up this list, but it's a great one for young people who want to live soberly.  It's a goal every caring parent should strive to enable their children to achieve.  I don't have time now, but the Bible has lots to say on each of these issues.  This is God's plan...                                   

Skills Young People Should Know Before They Leave Home

Auto maintenance and simple auto repair 

Nutritional needs of humans and menu planning

How to budget money

Investment strategies and different views of personal finances.

Retirement planning

Bible teaching on these subjects 

How to determine one’s vocation and what they are best equipped to do

Human development, child development, parenting 

Lawn maintenance, landscaping, gardening

How to shop wisely for food, clothing, housing, transportation 

Basic survival skills

Sexuality 

Basic lifesaving and first aid

How to drive a car 

How to interview for a job

How to take advice and seek counsel; how discern wise counsel from foolish 

How to sew

How to care for animals or have a pet 

How to learn from and treat people who are different

How to have a relationship with Jesus Christ 

How to find answers to life’s problems and questions in the Bible

How to research issues (using libraries and other resources) 

How to cook

How to clean and maintain a household

Personal grooming and hygiene 

How to dress appropriately; hair, makeup

How to study and learn

How to plan a vacation or trip 

How to hire someone for a job

Conflict resolution

How to choose friends wisely 

How to be a good friend 

How to lead someone to Christ

Linda Babb – Norman, OK

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Great list! Printing it out for my teens. ty.

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