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. How to split complicated bills at a restaurant.
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2. That new cars are bad investments. Also: Basic car maintenance.
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3. The true cost of home ownership and mortgages. Also: How insurance works.
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4. How to calculate compound interest.
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5. That happiness takes work.
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6. The real definition of consent.
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7. How to give a compliment. Also: The art of conversation.
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8. How to understand the concept of opportunity cost.
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9. That hydration is life. Also: Basic cooking skills.
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10. The art of haggling and negotiation. Also: How to spot a scam.
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11. How to build your credit.
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12. How to deal with the police. Also: What to do in an emergency.
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13. Good time management.
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(Lifehacker.com has the whole list, along with a starting point on where to learn more about them now, if you haven't already.)