According to the Monitoring the Future study published in the academic journal Child Development in September, there are big shifts occurring in the lives of American teenagers. Today’s teenagers are about three years behind their 1970s peers in a variety of “adult activities,” including working for pay and driving.

To help address this issue, the Montgomery County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent was asked to teach a program that targets topics such as, cooking, sewing, budgeting, etiquette, laundry, etc. This program included 10 - 60 minute sessions.

The Adulting Program included a total of 15 male and female teenagers. _% of participants felt they were capable of making small clothing repairs. 90% of participants stated they would make a list when grocery shopping and incorporate nutritious foods. 82% of participants stated they felt more confident in simple car maintenance. 100% of participants increased their budgeting knowledge. _% felt increased confidence in interview skills. _% increased their etiquette knowledge.