r/everymanshouldknow

TEN THINGS EVERY TEENAGED MALE SHOULD DO OR KNOW TODAY

1. how money, interest, banks, and credit cards work. There's no such thing as free money.

2. you can't rely on someone to keep you feed and clothed forever. It'll be over before you know it. Prepare yourself for domestic independence. a credit score can make or break major milestones like renting an apartment or buying a car

3. that being online/on the internet is just like being in a public place...and it it can be permanent. Never post or forward anything you wouldn't want following you for years.

4. use critical thinking instead of blindly latching on to viral hype. Rage-bait, clickbait, influencers selling quick fixes or extreme lifestyles. Always check sources and get a second opinion. Always ask who benefits from you getting angry or buying into this new trend.

5. how to admit to yourself you were wrong or made a mistake. Don't double down, getting defensive, or make excuses. Understand life will not always be fair and will sometimes result in failure, rejection, and unfair situations. Don't turn any of that into being a victim or lashing out.

6. Emergency Readiness: Know how to shut off the utilitie. Know where the main water shut-off valve is, how to reset a tripped circuit breaker, and how to turn off the gas line. No how to unclog a backup toilet and what not to put down it when it does back up. Vehicle self-reliance: Changing a tire, tire pressure, checking oil, and other fluid levels, and knowing when a mechanic is trying to take advantage of you. Don't ignore dashboard warnings, and learn what the ones on your car mean. Know how to changeg windshield wipers and jump-start your car.

7. Read contracts and fine print: Don't be one of those people who reads the terms until things go wrong.

8. Your word is your currency. If you give your word to do something, you follow through—especially when it's inconvenient or nobody is watching.

9. Know how to cook basic foods, how to wash clothes. learn about and practice job interviews. Learn how to do a resume. Be at work on time. Don't be lazy.

10. Tools: Have a drill, claw hammer, tape measure, pliers (slip joint and needle nose), Socket Wrench (Ratchet) Set, adjustable wrench, utility knife, a multibit screwdriver. Learn how to swap out drill bits and driver bits and learn how and why to use these tools.