Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Homeschool for Middle School and other Home School topics.

What can I teach my middle school student to help foster their independence?

Practical Life Skill for Middle School Students

Now that your middle school student is at an age where he or she will look for greater independence, it's a good time to begin teaching practical living skills. These skills will help give them the independence they want, and they will be grateful to you for recognizing and acknowledging that.

*Some ideas for what to teach them include how to balance a checkbook, how to create and stick to a budget, and nutrition, to name just a few.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Home School Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Mary White

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!