It’s about time a book was published that told you what to do when you reached the age of eighteen. I’m surprised it hasn’t been done already. It should tell you all about getting a mortgage because if you rely on your parents to tell you you can think again. The book should tell you about things you will encounter in life. Being forewarned is a good idea. Too often we make mistakes that can be avoided by being told what to expect and how we should deal with them. If you suffer from mental anxiety and depression this is particularly useful. It always helps if you have someone guide you through the process.
i suffer from anxiety and it helps having somebody make the decisions for you. As far as depression is concerned they have made major inroads to the illness but i feel there is still a long way to go. Asking somebody who crys and doesn’t know why is hardly going to want to talk about it. Getting someone to save his money rather than spend it on things he doesn’t need seems like a good idea to me.
Having a good start in life is something we all want. Going about it the right way is a valuable notion to have in life.
It is lovely to see you posting again. I was worrying about you.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure that a book about the things you will encounter in life is right for the teenage market. Sadly, experience is often the only teacher they respect. And we all learn differently.
Thanks EC. I’m sure that such a book would have sold lots of copies.
DeleteI'm glad to see a post from you, Terry. How are you doing?
ReplyDeleteI think there would be a good number of people in their late teens or early twenties who would read something like this. There would be many who wouldn't, too, but that's true of all books. I would have liked something along this line when I was a young adult.
Hi Jenny, it should create a lot of interest. I’d have bought it and i’m sure many others would have done too
DeleteHow about 'The Ladybird guide to Adulting'
ReplyDeleteIt sounds good to me, Lyn
DeleteA book like that would be good as long as it's read. I think that nothing can replace good parenting and good communication between parents and their kids.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, a lot of 18 years old and older are not concerned with how they will pay for their mortgage later on as they are living off their parents and don't even have a job to pay for their needs and wants.
I never had good parenting. It didn’t exist. They divorced unsurprisingly
DeleteThat is very unfortunate. It's happening more and more frequently these days.
DeleteThe world is a harsh place for so many young people. They don't need to be in a wheelchair and disable to be miserable and they search for relief and meaning in their lives in drugs and sex.
By the way, it's nice seeing you posting again. I'm at a stand still right now. I lost my posting Mojo.
Hugs, Julia
So glad to see your post, and this book sounds like it would be interesting. Most of us baby boomers have found out about life from experience and meeting so many people, but a book wouldn't have hurt. Sending some HUGE Hugs your way! RO
ReplyDeleteThanks RO
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