Things my boys need to know before leaving the nest.

1. The Lord can help you with any problem
2. How to study their scriptures
3. Daily prayer is essential for a happy life
4. A love of the Gospel & their savior
5. Respect
6. Manners
7. How to do laundry
8. How to handle money
9. Thinking outside of the box
10. Treating all people kindly
11. Knowing that they are an example
12. Happiness is a choice
13. Music heals the soul
14. Understand the responsibility of the Priesthood
15. Their brothers are, and will always be, their best friends
16. American history
17. Math up to algebra
18. Geography, what the world is around them
19. You can find kind people, or bad people, if you're looking for them
20. Good friends will help you do good things.
21. A promise should be taken seriously. Trust is hard to gain and easy to loose.
22. Proper Driving skills
23. How to take care of their bicycle
24. Not to covet what others have, but to enjoy life with what you have
25. Getting things is not important
26. Living within your means
27. When you are idle is when you get into trouble
28. Dating is fun, but until after your mission group dates are best
29. Rules are for protection, if you want to be protected, follow the rules
30. Service to others brings great satisfaction
31. Love of the outdoors
32. Respect for nature
33. Singing a hymn will invite the spirit
34. The best things in life don't cost money
35. People are always worth your time
36. texting is NOT a conversation
37. How to show small gestures (opening a door for someone)
38. It is respectful to take your hat off
39. tv is not essential, nor is any electronic device
40. Tithing and fast offerings is your way of thanking the lord
41. always be grateful
42. How to fill out a resume, and find a job
43. Determination
44. ingenuity
45. don't loose your temper
46. how to trade for goods
47. Taxes are on EVERYTHING
48. The holy ghost is your constant companion but you can offend the holy ghost
49. women are important
50. clean is best
51. compassion