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Here Are the 33 Life Skills Your Teen Needs to Know to “Adult”
Grown & Flown ^ | February 13, 2023 | Helene Wingens

Posted on 06/10/2023 4:06:30 AM PDT by TermLimits4All

People think of learning as something that happens primarily in the classroom. Still, our children learn how to “adult” by watching and being with us while we do our errands and by taking note of how we behave in any given situation.

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To: Organic Panic

I’m old enough that I can’t tell if the article is a parody or not (Poe’s Law).


61 posted on 06/10/2023 2:06:52 PM PDT by Gideon7
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To: mabarker1

Options 1, 2, or 4 might set off the vehicle’s alarm system.


62 posted on 06/10/2023 3:05:11 PM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: steve86

I had to have someone else push to get it rolling. unfortunately the teenagers in my area have learned how to use doorbells. At 1AM. followed by pounding in door and rattling the doorknob. Not funny and I’m afraid will end in tragedy some night


63 posted on 06/10/2023 3:17:01 PM PDT by Mom MD ( )
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To: GingisK

GPS can lead to interesting situations. I-70 through Glenwood canyon (colorado)was closed for an extended period of time 2 years ago due to a wild fire and subsequent flash flooding. it’s a very narrow canyon and the only detour is about 4 1/2 hours to work around it. They finally had to put warnings everywhere not to use your gps and follow the official detours. The gps was taking people (not used to mountain driving in 2 wheel drive vehicles) on jeep roads. These “roads” are somewhat passable at certain times of the year in specially equipped jeeps or similar and are definitely not for the faint of heart. Tourists would get stuck on them and rescue/tow is extremely difficult. your GPS does not assess your vehicle and driving ability nor the condition of the road. It’s a wonder no one died…..


64 posted on 06/10/2023 3:24:48 PM PDT by Mom MD ( )
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To: Mom MD
I suppose it’s now worthless to teach someone how to start their car with a manual transmission by popping the clutch while its rolling….

A kid in America today is as likely to encounter a car with a manual transmission as he is one with a crank starter.

65 posted on 06/10/2023 3:29:23 PM PDT by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President. A conservative who fights and wins.)
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To: Mom MD

My GPS frequently wants to take me across lakes or bogs, and over bridges that haven’t been there in 40 years. There are frequent errors related to where stores are actually located.


66 posted on 06/10/2023 3:29:38 PM PDT by GingisK
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To: upchuck
Surprised the author left out basic financial stuff. Like how to balance a checkbook...

LOL!

I was trying to guess how many posts it would take before someone chimed in, "Balance a checkbook!"

This place never disappoints...

67 posted on 06/10/2023 3:31:21 PM PDT by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President. A conservative who fights and wins.)
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To: spintreebob
As a consultant I see that many HR and management have the goal of perpetual employment by not solving the problem. Solving the problem would make them jobless.

That's the biggest subconscious motivation for 80% of employees, and causes 80% of trouble in the world. That's the real reason for open borders: to keep the teacher's union and the government gainfully employed, as well as their retirement Ponzi schemes from collapsing. It's also why western governments support funding the Ukraine war forever, without any achievable goal posts.

68 posted on 06/10/2023 10:17:23 PM PDT by Reeses
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To: Mashood

Another tip about fob batteries. When replacing them, don’t use the cheapest no name brand you can find. Use the best ones on the market. The idea is to never have to replace them again.


69 posted on 06/10/2023 11:07:19 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (I stayed drug - free going on 63 years for this?)
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult

Here’s another tip. Always keep a fob battery in your wallet or purse for such events, They are very small and concealable.


70 posted on 06/11/2023 12:56:05 AM PDT by Mashood
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