10 topics and pieces of trivia everyone needs to know upon graduating high school.

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1. You're not tied to a career choice.

US Department of Labor says people change careers an average of 5-7 times. If you're not fulfilled, you can change.

2. How credit / credit cards work

3. How to use basic tools

Hammer, screwdriver, wrench, saw.

4. Personal Records / Documents

What you need, how / how long to store, etc. When we got our first house, my wife had about 15 years of paid bills - credit cards, car repairs for a car she hadn't had in years, and other fodder for the wood stove.

5. How to start / maintain a fire

In the wild, in the fireplace or wood stove.

6. Basic rules of the major sports in their country

So when you are with friends / significant others you know what's going on at that game - on TV or in person.

7. ICOD Information

In case of death... where the important documents are, online logins & passwords. If not for them (for now), for when they'll deal with it with parents / spouses.