Cleaning/Laundry
How often should you change your clothing?
Every day!
What are inexpensive food items that can last a long time, and can make different combinations with?
Bread, rice, beans, potatoes, eggs, meats!
What's a good way to stay living within your means?
Create a budget!
What is minimum wage in MA?
$15
List some healthy pro-social activities to do with friends. LEGAL and APPROPRIATE
Going to breakfast/lunch/dinner, going to see a movie, go to the mall, other activities like get air/Bananas etc.
How often should you complete your laundry? How should you sort laundry?
General answers
Typically one time per week.
Darks/blacks
Lights/whites
Towels should be washed separately!
What is a good way to ensure home-cooked meals throughout the week?
Meal prep!
On one of your days off, a good way to stay on track eating at home is to meal prep for the week. This doesn't only have to apply for dinners. You can meal prep things for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks!
How do you open a bank account?
Must be 18 or older to open an account on your own. If you are under 18 you must have an adult on your account!
What are basic expectations of a job? Name a few.
Show up, show up on time (or a little early to prepare), do your job when you are there!
What is a healthy way to fill your own social cup?
Taking time for yourself and not being afraid to cancel plans with friends if you need to!
How often should dishes be washed and kitchen be cleaned?
Dishes, countertops and stove, and floors!
What are some good meal prep ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack?
Just list a few!
Breakfast: Breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches (both can be froze), oatmeal with some frozen fruit!
Lunch: homemade lunchables, sandwiches, salads
Dinner: meats with a side of veggies
Fruits, trail mix, cheese, popcorn!
Don't forget, meal prepped meals can be frozen to last longer!
What is credit? Credit score?
The ability to borrow money with the promise that you'll repay it in the future, often with interest.
A prediction of your credit behavior, such as how likely you are to pay a loan back on time, based on information from your credit reports.
What is it called when you work more than 40 hours per week at your job? How is that compensated?
Overtime, overtime pay.
Name some important social skills you should have as a teenager? (name at least 5)
Healthy communication, active listening, conflict resolution, non-verbal communication/social cues, self-awareness, problem solving, basic manners, respect for others...etc.
Generally, how often should you clean your bathroom?
At least once a week!
Wiping down countertops, wiping down and scrubbing the toilet, and sweeping/mopping floors!
(I sweep the floors daily because my hair falls out so much!)
Personally, I only scrub the shower/bathtub bi-weekly!
How long should you keep raw meat in the refrigerator for? How about cooked?
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fish
Raw chicken: 1-2 days/Cooked chicken: 3-4 days
Raw pork: 3-5 days/Cooked pork: Cooked pork: 3-4 days
Raw beef: 3-5 days/Cooked beef: 3-4 days
Raw fish: 2 days/Cooked fish: 3-4 days
Any longer and bacteria can start to grow on the food and can cause illness!
What is a good way to keep track of your real-time account balance? What is direct deposit?
A check register! When your paycheck is deposited straight from your job to your account.
What should you do if you are feeling sick before work?
How can you set healthy boundaries between yourself and your friends?
Avoiding negativity and negative behaviors!
How often should you clean other general living areas of the house? (Bedroom and living room)
At least once a week! Little things like making your bed and putting things away should be daily! Bigger things like changing bedding, wiping down dressers/nightstands, and vacuuming or sweeping/mopping can typically be more weekly!
What's a good way to avoid big messes while cooking?
Clean as you go! As you finish up with certain dishes rinse and put in the dishwasher right away, or wash it! Wipe down counter spaces when you are done with the area, throw things away that you are done with...etc.
This saves a ton of time of clean up after the meal is complete!
What are essential expenses to have?
Rent, utilities (electricity/gas/water/sewer/trash), food, and cell phone.
Cell phones are essential especially if on parole/probation and you need a way for your team to contact you. It does not need to be the fanciest/newest/most expensive phone on the market!
Vehicles are not essential unless you have the means to pay for them! If you do have a vehicle, a vehicle payment/insurance/gas become essential expenses!
What is something to be mindful of about the internet when you enter the workforce?
You have to be careful of what you put on social media! Employers often look at your social media and if there are concerning things you might not be hired, or could be fired!
List some good ways to make friends that are positive and/or how to stay out of trouble.
Join sports or different clubs at school! Or any extracurricular activities!