Over the last few years, I’ve watched all 5 of my kids grow up and head out into the world.  Though I can’t be with them as they journey into life after high school, I worked hard to prepare them.  Be sure to share these life skills for teens with them if they’re about to leave the nest.  First, make sure they know some basic cooking skills.  They’ll be much better off knowing how to prepare a few simple, healthy dishes rather than eating out for every meal.  Second, it’s important your child knows how to keep a budget and manage their money.  Here are the rest of the 10 Life Skills Your Teen Needs Before Leaving Home.