By the time our children leave home, they should be pretty self-sufficient. You should be teaching your child now to give her the gift of a prepared independence. iMOM shares 10 things kids should have before they leave home:
1. Faith
2. Respect for others
3. Respect for themselves
4. Good manners
5. Self control
6. Patience
7. Time management skills
8. Savings account
10. A hand-written note from mom
Also, learn 10 Things Your Teen Should Learn Before Leaving Home.