What are the life skills that high school students should master? In today’s fast-paced world, equipping high schoolers with essential life skills is more important than ever. Whether they choose to attend college, enter the workforce, or pursue other post-graduate endeavors, homeschooled students are uniquely positioned to learn practical skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. As homeschool moms continually evaluate the skills their children need for success as adults, it’s crucial to consider the specific life skills that high school students should master. From managing finances to making informed decisions, teaching these skills lays the groundwork for their future success and fulfillment.
What is the definition of success? The Oxford Language Dictionary defines success as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” As Christians, we can take that basic definition and apply biblical principles to it. We can ask ourselves, “What should our aim or purpose be when preparing our high schooler?” Then we can ask, “Are we helping them accomplish this aim or purpose?”
Deuteronomy 10:12–13 gives us a solid definition of what success is in the eyes of the Lord. These verses say, “What doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes?” These biblical commands are ones that need to be at the front of our minds as we guide our teens. Many issues and circumstances will beg for their immediate attention. Yet they must remember to guard their hearts and minds so that the Lord and His commandments always take preeminence. Yes, life skills and knowledge are good and extremely important. But without the framework and stability of God’s commands, they are futile.
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