7 Life Skills Your Teen Needs to Be Independent

7 Life Skills Your Teen Needs to Be Independent 1. Work Skills.

2. Transportation Skills.

3. Goal Setting Skills.

4. Emotion Regulation Skills.

5. The Ability to Deal With Emergencies.

6. Basic Household Management.

7. Financial Skills.

Just because your teen turns 18 doesn't mean he's ready to move out of the house and live on his own.

Unless you've taught him the life skills necessary to live in the real world, there's a good chance he'll struggle to be independent. One of the most important skill is teaching teens about money management.

Source:verywellfamily.com