![]() But wouldn’t you rather give them a leg up by preparing them with some basic skills? Of course we can’t prepare them for EVERYTHING. ![]() Sure some kids will pick these skills up on their own. One day they will grow up and need to know how to schedule their own doctors appointment, how to prepare a meal for themselves, how to change a tire and so much more. Our cute little toddler won’t stay a toddler forever. The truth of the matter is, we aren’t raising children, we’re raising adults. I don’t want my children to have the same regrets when they get older and that is why teaching them essential life skills is so important to me and my family. These days when I pay my student loan bills I keep telling myself, “man, I wish I knew then what I know now.” Words like interest rate, taxes, and late fees didn’t mean much to me back then. I didn’t know much about managing money outside of spending it. I wish my waistline was the only thing that grew, but my credit card and student loan debt were also through the roof. It didn’t take long for me to surpass the dreaded Freshman 15 as I skyrocketed to my highest weight ever. ![]() I remember my freshman year of college living off take out and Ramen Noodles because it was the only thing I knew how to cook. We’ve all heard stories about kids going off to college never once doing a load of laundry or preparing a meal for themselves. Is your child learning the life skills they need to become independent adults? Once you complete these life skills checklists you might be surprised!!
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