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[quote=Anonymous]There is a college for everyone. Ivies are not the only path to success.  Make sure they understand financial aspects of college whether you are paying full price or getting loans. They need to understand the cost of things.

I agree with the above poster self -sufficient  is huge.

Teach them how to use public transportation.

Part time job around age 16. They need to know practical things like how to read a pay check, file taxes, etc.. Yes, homework and sports might be too much for them to have  a part time job, but not all kids do competitive sports.

Banking, know the difference between a debit card and a credit card.

Homecoming dances, prom etc if your kid is not interested or feels bad about not being asked. Go away as a family. Have fun. See some cheezy crazy touristy thing and laugh, laugh, with your kid.

By high school they should be getting themselves up and making their own lunches. They can also help with dinner. Let them make dinner sometimes. They could even do this in MS mine did and they love cooking as adults.

Laundry by MS.

Sex ed for sure!

In school let them advocate for themselves. If that doesn't work then get involved.

One of the most important things, lines of communication open. They need to know if they drink or smoke pot in HS you will pick them up in the middle of the night  no questions asked. Obviously, there is a fine line here of whether this becomes a habit. But they need to know they can call you .

Do not compare them to their peers in school. Every child is different and has their own journey or path to take. I know this is hard.

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