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Reply to "Lists of things kids should explore and learn by themselves without parent participation"
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[quote=Anonymous]WE are raising the kids with the mindset that they shouldn't need us by the time they are seniors. Now that doesn't mean we WON"T be there helping or cooking, but they can at the very least fend for themselves and make decisions for themselves independent of us. This includes things like acceptable time to come home at night, having clean laundry, cooking basic meals they like, reading a bus route, knowing how to make appointments and keep them. How to keep files for taxes and medical purposes etc. To prepare for this by middle school kids should be able to get up and out the door on their own. Explore parks after school, walk or ride a bike to friends houses, cook basic meals, do laundry. High school should be able to tell when the body needs rest and listen to it. Drive to local establishments. Make appointments. Identify colleges, select a major or career they want.[/quote]
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