tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post3463222547916892986..comments2023-12-26T19:12:37.638+08:00Comments on Jigsaw's Thoughts: Specialisation is for insects ....Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06506274310934059070noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-57776345028762581802011-06-22T22:30:47.963+08:002011-06-22T22:30:47.963+08:00Speaking as a random internet stranger (so take ev...Speaking as a random internet stranger (so take everything I say with a pinch of salt) I'd say the best things you could teach your kids is basic research (notekeeping, reading, structure knowledge into models, draw connections, understand information, and good ole fashioned rote memory learning. Critical and lateral thinking. Etc.), the art of self-discipline(controlling their time. Tons of students have problem with this, me included) being comfortable and responsible while working in groups, and most importantly being nice, good people. Though I think the last one is something you have to grow into. Anyway, just my two cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-21973277193989732262011-05-09T21:31:53.305+08:002011-05-09T21:31:53.305+08:00Ugh. That last should read "For that matter, ...Ugh. That last should read "For that matter, understanding the basic principles of scientific <em>research</em> is a good thing to know, too."<br /><br />Prufreeding iz gud.Jake (formerly Riposte3)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02976718318892210404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-40817280110913648272011-05-09T21:30:32.125+08:002011-05-09T21:30:32.125+08:00I would suggest learning shorthand as at least an ...I would suggest learning shorthand as at least an optional skill - it will be greatly beneficial when they get into college. I think most college graduates' handwriting degrades from furiously scribbling notes it class, where quality suffers in favour of keeping up with the instructor (and I have watched med students handwriting degrade horribly during their first year for exactly this reason).<br /><br />Basic sewing skills. Being able to hem a pair of pants or replace a lost button can save a surprising amount of money.<br /><br />Basic research skills (looking-up, not scientific), to go with Sevesteen's suggestion of basic troubleshooting - knowing how to find the basics of an unknown process will make troubleshooting much easier.<br /><br />For that matter, understanding the basic principles of scientific is a good thing to know, too. It will help them pick out the pseudo-science so many people use to gain support for false positions.Jake (formerly Riposte3)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02976718318892210404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-18523029778682733452011-05-09T04:00:49.107+08:002011-05-09T04:00:49.107+08:00One thing that we're teaching our kids that do...One thing that we're teaching our kids that doesn't seem to be common anymore is how to act properly in public. Good manners, backed up by skills, can take you far.<br /><br />In addition to the gardening, a little time on a farm or ranch can do wonders both for work ethic and skills.DaddyBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508543148426098384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-48089894137933875872011-05-09T00:15:00.735+08:002011-05-09T00:15:00.735+08:00" Navigate by stars"
But, Julie, you hav..." Navigate by stars"<br />But, Julie, you have funny stars down where you live. :p<br /><br />SkulSkulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002798662864849342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-91988014856031159822011-05-08T13:28:37.910+08:002011-05-08T13:28:37.910+08:00Generalization is NOT a bad thing! A specialty pl...Generalization is NOT a bad thing! A specialty plus a back up or two 'should' see one through life...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-86327663135167662542011-05-08T11:58:01.559+08:002011-05-08T11:58:01.559+08:00Basic troubleshooting, in a general sense. This i...Basic troubleshooting, in a general sense. This is a skill separate from knowing a particular field. <br /><br />Basic home maintenance--use hand tools, change a switch, replace a cord, patch a hole, hang shelves, replace a faucet, etc. <br /><br />Basic auto maintenance--change a tire, plugs, oil, and understand 2/3 of a Haynes, Chilton's, or equivalent repair manual. How to describe a problem to a mechanic.Sevesteenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167315201563562644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2013684534258017305.post-82344436231438884102011-05-08T11:26:38.835+08:002011-05-08T11:26:38.835+08:00Julie,
You've hit most of the ones I'd hav...Julie,<br />You've hit most of the ones I'd have on my list. I'd add:<br />*Grow vegetables from seed<br />*Harvest and save seed from mature vegetables<br />*Fish<br />*Brew beer, make wine - a talent that will make you many friends! ;^)<br />*Basic woodworking/construction - saw, hammer, nails, screws<br /><br />I work in computer/telecommunications networking, so I completely relate to "pack it up"!Scott McCrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877687745976180488noreply@blogger.com