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    Life Skills: 100 Things Every Kid Needs To Know Before Leaving Home
    Life Skills: 100 Things Every Kid Needs To Know Before Leaving Home
    Life Skills: 100 Things Every Kid Needs To Know Before Leaving Home
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    Life Skills: 100 Things Every Kid Needs To Know Before Leaving Home

    By Frances Vidakovic

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    A wise person once said “The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”

    Because that’s the goal of parenting, right? We all want to raise compassionate, independent young adults, who have the courage, confidence and desire to reach their potential. But how do we raise children to be this way: resilient and confident? 

    Self-confidence, for the most part, rises out of a sense of competence – from a feeling that we can do things, big and small. Inside this book you will find 100 LIFE SKILLS that every kid would benefit from learning by the time they’re ready to leave home.

    Why? Because we are raising the future adults of this world. 

    The bottom line is this: we need to equip our kids with the skills they need to survive and prosper in the real world. Eventually they will leave home and we need to do what we can to guarantee their greatest chance of success in life.

    This book provides information on all the important skills, needed to succeed both inside and outside the home. These skills are not only valuable but achievable because it's never too late to learn something new. 
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrances Vidakovic
    Release dateMay 3, 2017
    ISBN9781386885412
    Life Skills: 100 Things Every Kid Needs To Know Before Leaving Home

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      Life Skills - Frances Vidakovic

      AUTHOR’S NOTE

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      This book is intended to offer general guidance. It is sold with the understanding that every effort was made to provide the most current and accurate information. However, errors and omissions are still possible.

      Any use or misuse of the information contained herein is solely the responsibility of the user, and the author and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by the information contained in this book. Furthermore, this book is not intended to give professional, technical or medical advice. Please act responsibly and safely at all times.

      Copyright © 2016 Frances Vidakovic

      Frances Vidakovic asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

      FOREWARD

      ON CHILDREN

      From The Prophet By Kahlil Gibran

      Your children are not your children.

      They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.

      They come through you but not from you,

      And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

      You may give them your love but not your thoughts, 

      For they have their own thoughts.

      You may house their bodies but not their souls,

      For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, 

      which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

      You may strive to be like them, 

      but seek not to make them like you.

      For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

      You are the bows from which your children

      as living arrows are sent forth.

      The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, 

      and He bends you with His might 

      that His arrows may go swift and far.

      Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;

      For even as He loves the arrow that flies, 

      so He loves also the bow that is stable.

      INTRODUCTION

      For Parents

      Denis Waitley was indeed correct when he said: The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. In this book you will find 100 life skills that every kid would benefit from knowing by the time they’re ready to leave home.

      Life skills are defined as skills that are necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday day.  Technically any skill that is useful can be considered a life skill but they are usually associated with helping us live a better quality of life, so we can accomplish our dreams and live to our full potential.

      Because that’s our goal of parenting, right? We all want to raise compassionate, independent kids who have the courage, confidence, tenacity and desire to reach their potential. But how do we raise children to be this way: resilient and confident?

      Self-confidence rises out of a sense of competence – from a feeling that you can do things, big and small. As a parent, we can encourage a can-do attitude in our children by providing them with as many opportunities to master new skills.

      Bottom line is this: you are raising a future adult. You need to equip your kids with the skills they need to survive and prosper in this world. This is one of the greatest gifts you can pass on as a parent.

      But please don’t wait until your child is on the brink of adulthood to teach them these skills. You need to start as early as you can. Because you know what is even harder than letting your children go? It’s not preparing them for the real world.

      If your child hasn’t learned something, maybe it’s because they haven’t been taught. It is up to you as a parent to acknowledge if you have been hindering their process of growth by not allowing them to make their own mistakes and discoveries in this world.

      The truth is much as you love your children, you will eventually need to let them go. I know, I know, we all wish we could forever protect our kids from the dangers of the world. Only problem is over-parenting sometimes has the opposite effect. Despite our best and most noble intentions, when we over-parent we deprive our kids of the opportunities to learn things on their own. This in turn creates young adults who feel insecure, incapable and unconfident. 

      So you need to make sure your children have the right tools for this journey. Here in this book you will find 100 useful life skills that your child would benefit greatly from mastering. Feel free to show them the ropes and watch them practice but after that, it is up to them to handle it on their own. Because whether you like it or not, your child will eventually leave home and you need to do what you can to guarantee their greatest chance of success in life. 

      For the Future Adults of This World

      So you are holding a book that purports to contain all the things you need to know before you leave home. Pretty crazy stuff, right? If you’re lucky, you may find you have already mastered a few things from this list. If so, that’s great! Some are quite simple skills and easy to grasp. Other life skills are more difficult but still worth learning because everything here will help you live a more productive, fulfilling life.

      Think now about the things that make you feel confident. When you’re truly confident, it means you have faith in your own talents and abilities but not in an arrogant, stuck-up way. Real confidence is instead the belief and quiet inner knowledge that you’re capable, despite what other people say.

      So how can you begin to feel more capable? Well this road to confidence is paved by daily accomplishments. You don’t need to be the smartest kid in the class or most popular to stake your claim on confidence. Focus instead on learning new things and practicing them often until you feel competent enough because competence breeds confidence.

      There’s no reason why you can’t start today. Go out and learn new things! Chase your dreams! They say knowledge is power but once you have it, you need to practice it too. In the words of Dr. Seuss: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. So go out there and master these skills today because they will without a doubt help you feel more confident and competent in your life.

      LIFE SKILLS LIST

      Inside The Home

      How To Do The Laundry

      How To Mow The Lawn

      How To Iron

      How To Change The Sheets

      How To Wash The Dishes

      How To Sew And Mend

      How To Unclog A Toilet

      How To Set A Table

      How To Keep The House Clean

      How To Do Basic Home Improvements

      How To Pick Up After Yourself

      Outside The Home

      How To Keep Plants Alive

      How To Parallel Park

      How To Build A Campfire

      How To Order At A Restaurant

      How To Take Public Transportation

      How To Be A Respectful House Guest

      How To Get From A To B

      How To Take Care Of A Car

      Staying Alive

      How To Cook Something That Doesn’t Come In A Box

      How To Know When You Are Sick

      How To Perform CPR

      How To Swim

      How To Perform The Heimlich Manoeuvre

      How To Practise Good Dental Hygiene

      How To Grocery Shop

      How To Perform Basic First Aid

      How To Keep Yourself Clean

      How To Use Contraception

      How To Deal With An Emergency Situation

      How To Defend Yourself

      How To Eat Right

      You Need Money To Survive

      How To Find A Job

      How To Keep A Job

      How To Budget And Keep Track Of Your Spending

      How To Save Money And Shop Frugally

      How To Use A Credit Card

      How To Manage Time And Follow A Schedule

      How To Set Goals

      How To Delegate

      Time To Be A Grown-Up

      How To Say No

      How To Be A Good Judge Of Character

      How To Admit You Were Wrong

      How To Be True To Yourself

      How To Be Patient

      How To Keep Going When The Going Gets Tough

      How To Think For Yourself

      How To Relax

      How To Make A Decision

      How To Pitch In

      How To Dress Properly

      How To Pack Your Own Bag

      Stuff You Just Need To Know

      Know How to Be Grateful

      Know Your Values

      Know You Are Loved

      Know Someone Believes In You

      Know How To Deal With Problems

      Know You Are Not The Centre Of The Universe

      Know How To Respond To Criticism

      Know The Difference Between Love And Infatuation

      Know Your Parents Are People Too

      Know Where To Turn For Help

      Know What You Are Good At

      Nothing Wrong With Being A Smarty Pants

      How To Prepare And Write A Resume

      How To Study

      How To Proofread

      How To Use A Dictionary

      How To Identify A Potential Scam

      How To Send A Professional Email

      How To Write An Essay

      How To Keep Your Computer Secure

      How To Back Up Your Data

      How To Read Official Documents

      How To Search Google Like A Pro

      How To Detect A Lie

      How To Plan An Event

      How To Manage Social Media

      Master Basic Math

      Value Learning

      Value Things Besides Material Possessions

      Be An All-Round Gracious, Kind Human Being

      How To Defuse Potential Conflict

      How To Advocate For Yourself

      How To Write A Thank You Letter

      How To Talk To Strangers

      How To Have A Conversation With Someone Of Any Age

      How To Take Responsibility

      How To Use Your Voice

      Have Good Social Skills

      Have Manners

      Have And Take The Initiative (To Do Stuff!)

      Understand The Value Of A Mistake

      How to Let Go of Past Grievances

      How to Stay Calm

      How to Not Be Judgmental

      Bonus Skills

      How To Grow Food

      How To Have Basic Survival Skills

      How To Speak In Front Of Others

      Know Your Rights

      How To Pick The Right Partner

      Inside The Home

      1. HOW TO DO LAUNDRY

      Laundry is a skill every adult needs to know. The great thing is you can be taught how to do this from a young age.

      Here are the steps you will need to learn:

      Always check the labels on your clothing first – this is how you will know if your clothes need to be washed in a special way.

      Sort out the dirty clothes into different piles – you will need to separate clothing by colour to prevent discoloration. Make sure you first empty all the pockets so pens, money or paper don’t accidentally make their way into the wash. Piles which can be formed include:

      White or light colours (you may need

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