Preparing to leave the nest
As your senior approaches graduation, he or she approaches the next stage of life – a stage with much more responsibility. No doubt parents have already passed on a great deal of valuable lessons, but there may be a few things seniors still need to learn.

In Addition, the following will go a long way to easing the transition from high school to the “adult world.”

• Can your senior do the laundry?
• Does your senior know how to get stains out?
• Does your senior know how to iron?
• Can your senior cook the basics?
• Does your senior know when to perform routine maintenance on their car?
• Does your senior have a checking account?
• Can your senior balance their checking account and budget?
• Does your senior understand that bills must be paid by the due date to avoid a late fee?
• Does your senior understand the problems associated with credit card debt?
• Has your senior ever shopped for groceries?
• Does your senior know when and how to write a thank you note?
• Has your senior made their own doctor or dentist appointment?
• Does your senior know how to fill a prescription?
• Does your senior have a tool set – and know what each item is for?

It’s not too late to take the time to teach seniors these things. It might even be fun!