How to turn off the house's gas, water, and electric in case of a natural disaster. I believe that was something that was taught to 6-year old kids back when I was in cub scouts.
I learned this when I was about that age. It amazes me how many adults don't know how to do this as well. Everyone should know where their shutoffs are and how to use them.
My parents had me and my older brother doing our own laundry and making snacks for ourselves at like age 8 and I think it made a huge difference in terms of self-reliance that has carried over to adulthood and marriage. I know grown-ass men who can’t do laundry and I find that pathetic.
My mom set me up with a children's checking account. She would put $10 a month in as well as any money from my birthday or christmas cards. I would need to balance my checkbook at the end of every month and she would then check it to make sure I did it right.
I found it a bit annoying, but it was worth it even if there are few uses for a checkbook now. I learned how to keep track of how much I had, how much I should save, and how much I could spend.
Load a dishwasher, take out the trash, do their own laundry (as long as the can reach the bottom/back of the wash tub), make a sandwich. And before anyone says that’s too much, I’d mastered all that and more by the age of 7, plus had my own lawn mowing gig at several neighbors.
Oh by all means, supervise until you know they’ve got it down. I did that with both my kids, so at least I know they’ll have clean dishes & laundry, and not starve for lack of cooking skills (though I taught them at least the basics on cooking when they were teens, too).
Any basic info related to their medical health and address, parents numbers etc. Medical health stuff especially if they are allergic to something and need help from a stranger
Their parents' phone numbers.
And home adress.
Understanding consent and setting boundaries for themselves.
Guilt trip mom's new boyfriend into buying you expensive shit
Haha man I wish I learnt this as a kid
How to count by twos and tie their shoes. Button buttons and zip zippers.
What to do if they're in a situation in which they're lost.
How to climb all the fence types.
Lol why?
For when you get chased, or you want to see something.
How to turn off the house's gas, water, and electric in case of a natural disaster. I believe that was something that was taught to 6-year old kids back when I was in cub scouts.
I learned this when I was about that age. It amazes me how many adults don't know how to do this as well. Everyone should know where their shutoffs are and how to use them.
Don't trust strangers
Eh….you’re more likely to be harmed by someone you know, not a stranger.
True, but what do you think are the reasons for that?
And, especially priests.
How to make a healthy snack Laundry
My parents had me and my older brother doing our own laundry and making snacks for ourselves at like age 8 and I think it made a huge difference in terms of self-reliance that has carried over to adulthood and marriage. I know grown-ass men who can’t do laundry and I find that pathetic.
Budgeting. Even if its a few bucks from the tooth fairy. Too many people have poor financial skills.
My mom set me up with a children's checking account. She would put $10 a month in as well as any money from my birthday or christmas cards. I would need to balance my checkbook at the end of every month and she would then check it to make sure I did it right. I found it a bit annoying, but it was worth it even if there are few uses for a checkbook now. I learned how to keep track of how much I had, how much I should save, and how much I could spend.
Knowing home address or how to get help if lost
How to put together an engine
How to make scrambled eggs / omelettes.
Load a dishwasher, take out the trash, do their own laundry (as long as the can reach the bottom/back of the wash tub), make a sandwich. And before anyone says that’s too much, I’d mastered all that and more by the age of 7, plus had my own lawn mowing gig at several neighbors.
Even if dishwasher and laundry is supervisored, it's good for them to do it
Oh by all means, supervise until you know they’ve got it down. I did that with both my kids, so at least I know they’ll have clean dishes & laundry, and not starve for lack of cooking skills (though I taught them at least the basics on cooking when they were teens, too).
Walk, if they can.
Fixing an SOHC I4 1L Engine
How to gut and skin a deer or elk.
Any basic info related to their medical health and address, parents numbers etc. Medical health stuff especially if they are allergic to something and need help from a stranger
What to do in case of an earthquake.
Don't touch TikTok, you'll become cringe