Schools have a TALL order when it comes to preparing kids for adulthood . . . but there are some basic life skills that we SHOULD be able to fit in somewhere, so that kids have them by the time they leave home.
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Here are some important ones, courtesy of a new list at Lifehacker.com:
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1.Ā How to split complicated bills at a restaurant.
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2.Ā That new cars are bad investments.Ā Also:Ā Basic car maintenance.
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3.Ā The true cost of home ownership and mortgages.Ā Also:Ā How insurance works.
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4.Ā How to calculate compound interest.
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5.Ā That happiness takes work.
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6.Ā The real definition of consent.
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7.Ā How to give a compliment.Ā Also:Ā The art of conversation.
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8.Ā How to understand the concept of opportunity cost.
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9.Ā That hydration is life.Ā Also:Ā Basic cooking skills.
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10.Ā The art of haggling and negotiation.Ā Also:Ā How to spot a scam.
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11.Ā How to build your credit.
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12.Ā How to deal with the police.Ā Also:Ā What to do in an emergency.
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13.Ā Good time management.
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(Lifehacker.comĀ has the whole list, along with a starting point on where to learn more about them now, if you haven't already.)