1. WHAT EVERY 18 YEAR SHOULD KNOW BY GRADUATION BY DR. VIVIAN G. BAGLIEN

2. THERE IS MORE TO COOKING AND BAKING THAN SIMPLY OPENING A CAN OR REHEATING A MEAL.

3. LEARN TO READ LABELS.. “The importance of reading food labels. Not only to become aware of individual ingredients but to also know the quantities of sugar, additives and types of fats they contain. ‘

4. MANNERS COUNT….. …that there is no such thing as being too polite. You can never say please, thank you or excuse me too often.

5. MAKE FAMILY COUNT… ….that friends may come and go but family will always be by their side. Always.

6. LAUNDRY SKILLS… OUR CLOTHES ARE NOT THROW AWAYS…. ….that it’s important to sort your laundry not only by color, but by fabric type and care instructions

7. HOW TO EVERYDAY TASKS INSIDE AND OUT.. … how to do standard maintenance on their cars like change the oil and various filters as well as top up fluids and replace light bulb s.

8. NEW ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER.. … that they can have a lot more fun if they build things from scratch.

9. BE FLEXIBLE… …that it’s O.K. to be wrong, as that’s how we learn.

10. BE YOURSELF AND BE AN INDIVIDUAL.. …to pursue things that are right for you as opposed to blindly following what society says you should do. The road less traveled usually brings the greatest rewards

11. NOTHING IN LIFE IS REALLY FREE… …that if something looks too good to be true it likely is

12. ENJOY YOUR LIFE, MAKE IT COUNT… …that life is short and that they should make the most of each and everyday. They should do things that make them smile, that make them feel alive and energized. Live

13. Adapted by Dr. Vivian G. Baglien from: BELKINBELKIN,L. 2009, Aug. 18. What to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave Home http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/things-that- parents-can-and-can-not-teach/?_r as retrieved September 3, 2013. http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/things-that- parents-can-and-can-not-teach/?_r