When I was in school they taught Home Economics. The guys learned woodshop or auto maintenance. By the time my younger sister hit high school, those classes were co-ed.
Since my husband and I homeschool we have been reading about teaching your children Independent Living Skills. Some examples would be from menu planning, creating a budget, money skills, basic auto maintenance, and sewing.
For those of you with little ones, you can introduce your children to these skills at their level. Show them how to set a table, have them help you make a meal, take them grocery shopping or to the bank. It's amazing what they will learn.
Older children can be taught to balance a checkbook, plan meals, take care of younger children, do minor home and auto repairs.
You don't want them leaving the nest without knowing how to take care of themselves.
Today, I have Marcus busy ironing clothes. He informed me that he was going to using a light starch on his dad's shirts. His father will be thrilled.
Have a great week.
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