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7 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Graduate

Practical Life Skills for the Google Generation

By Sandra Ozaki, Publisher Macaroni Kid North Little Rock, Arkansas July 10, 2022

You'd be surprised how many life skills adults take for granted. Do you remember when you learned the basic tasks listed below? While some of us may have learned these skills in school, others may have been taught by a parent or family member, or at our first job. 

The internet generation often comes up short when it comes to offline life skills that involve making phone calls or face-to-face encounters so we've compiled a list of the most common ones below. 


1. How to stamp and address an envelope.


2. How to write a thank you card and when it's appropriate to send one.


3. How to pay bills online, in person, and via mail.


4. How to schedule their own doctor and dentist appointments.


5. How to give correct change with cash.


6. The difference between a debit and a credit card and how to safely use them online and in stores.


7. The difference between a personal check, a money order, and a cashier's check.