2006-09-20 00:01:49 · 15 answers · asked by maximus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Learning to cook for themselves, other basic stuff one needs to know if/when living alone
Accepting resposibilities
Budgeting, saving and money basics
Non-violence and art of diplomacy
2006-09-20 00:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal money management.
There are a LOT of people who get into finanical trouble in their 20's because they don't seem to truly understand how credit cards work, and also know how a monthly budget can aid in avoiding those pitfalls. Even then, seasonal changes in bills must also be accounted for in the budget (namely heating and electricity use bills).
Sticking with your monthly budget is the harder part to having a monthly budget. THere is no one template for a budget, so just find out what annual costs someone has, reduce them to a monthly cost if they don't have a monthly pay period, and total up the person's total bills. Next add food money and some "fun" money as well into the budget, since the "fun" money is where most people go astray. Remeber that budgets can be changed. If your current budget isn't working, then it's time to recalculate to see where the money is going and decide whether to seek more income or cut back on costs.
The skill of making and sticking with a budget can really help people stay on good finanical footing, and can aid in more than just their work life, it will also aid them in their personal romatic lives, too, since money issues are a top reason for divorce.
2006-09-20 00:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pete D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers that you have gotten already are very good.
Journal their thoughts would be a very important life skill. They will be so surprised at the way that they think in their 20's to when they reach their 30's and up ...
I would also like to include "Respecting and remembering your elders" so many young ones tend to forget the older generations.
Are you capable of instilling a journal program into your mentoring program ?
2006-09-20 00:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by MrsDave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The art of Observation. To be the quiet observer takes much skill in humility & patientience. In the long run is very rewarding if used properly to hone ones logic and reasoning abilities. It's a worthwhile trait to aquire.
2006-09-20 00:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by Larry T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotional Quotient and DISC
I really see this lacking among Singapore youth. DISC or temperament theory will help them to discover their strength and weaknesses and a good tool for self-awareness and anger management. Through DISC, they will able to find a suitable career. For example, a high D person can work in sales/management, a high C can work in accounting/medical field and a high S can work in engineering/teaching
2006-09-20 20:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by galgal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to find their true calling in life. Many men get very disillusioned even when they hit their 30s. Teach them early to discover what their true capabilities are.
2006-09-20 01:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by citrusy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paying rent and bills on time would be a useful skill. Money management. It's practical and essential. Lack of money or proper money management skills is what can lead to desperation which can lead to criminal behavior.
2006-09-20 00:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how to be responsible fathers-give them a life lesson in child rearing with one of those fake babies with computer chips.
How to maintain employment and care for their children that they bring into the world.
how to use condoms when having sex to prevent disease and pregnancy
How to cook and clean. Evey one should know how to do this and not depend on the female to know how. Not all women can cook.
Hope this is helpful, i speak from experience mother of four sons
Personal responsibility for all of their actions.
2006-09-20 01:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach them to work without being absent from their shift, that some sicknesses you can still show up for work.
How to treat women with respect.
How to treat their future or present children so that they feel secure & loved.
2006-09-20 00:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by livlafluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how to be sensable with money ie have some kind of spending limit and stuff, try to tell them that they dont need much more than they have
show them how to write a cv and cover letter.
and how to call woman back!!!!!!!!!
im 21 by the way
2006-09-20 00:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by emmiemoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋