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t’s true at any age: The more do-it-yourself skills we can develop, the better control we’ll have when it comes to maintaining our homes, vehicles and the
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That’s why it’s so important to keep teaching our chil- dren such practical skills as they grow into adulthood. As kids learn how to handle their own tasks surrounding home maintenance, small engine repair, auto mechan- ics and other elements of day-to-day life, they develop confidence in their own abilities and hone the problem- solving skills that will help them succeed.
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Further, when you take an active role in imparting such valuable “garage logic,” you can create bonding experiences that strengthen intergenerational relation- ships.
“Sharing a mutual goal, combining strengths, helping each other and negotiating decisions together can foster a sense of teamwork and bring people closer,” advises Kristen Mosier on bobvila.com. “And, of course, admir- ing a finished project is sweeter when shared.”
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This holiday season, you may wish to invest in your child’s future by giving them the gift of practical DIY knowledge. Here are suggestions for making that hap- pen.
you’re excited to be sharing them with the next gen- eration.
Establish good cleanliness and safety habits. Teach kids to prioritize a safe work environ- ment by insisting on protective gear such as safety glasses, earphones, masks and gloves. Make sure ev- eryone involved in the project participates in keeping floors, counters, tools and other elements cleared off, hazard-free and well organized.
Make tools part of your gift. When the ma- jority of your lesson is finished, consider passing the physical tools you’ve used on to your child — or, buy
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Explore their areas of interest. Be proactive by talking to your child ahead of time about the skills he or she would most like to learn. Your teenager may wish to seize independence by learning how to repair her own car, while your green-thumbed youngster may be most enthusiastic about mastering the mechanics of your yard and garden equipment.
Share your area of expertise. If you are skilled in a certain category, you might feel especially proud and happy to pass that specific knowledge on to the next generation. Tell your children the story of how you acquired your own abilities, and explain why
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