If you were asked to teach a class to 50 teenagers and you only had 10 minutes to prepare, what would you teach and why?

1. **How to find and download software from the internet** Chapters: * Is it free? WHY is it free? Is it *really* free? * Shills and You: Identifying Real Reviews * The Search for the Actual Download Button * Do you want to install the toolbar? (No, you don't): A brief discourse on checkboxes. * For the Love of God, Don't Give them your Facebook Password * For the Love of God, Don't Give them your Facebook Password: Part II
   — generica_ccount


2. How to make a budget, and why you need to start investing in a 401k/IRA as soon as you can.
   — howtocleanyourpots


3. "Teenagers" is a pretty wide range. Are we talking about fifty 13 year olds or fifty 18 year olds?
   — Mindraker






4. I'd be that teacher that plays a movie
   — Themarshal2


5. Sex edd, because teen love everything sex related and it's fun to teach!
   — Frog_frog_Jump_jump


6. Lol, 50 teenagers. That class can't be taught... teaching 30 in the same room is pushing the boundaries of possibility. 50 is a hormone stampede that can't be controlled.
   — yeluapyeroc






7. Sex ed. I can say literally nothing and still qualify under Texas requirements.
   — Master119


8. If this was a class of teenagers who were 16-18 years old, I would teach them on how to decide on a career path.   From what I gather from some teenagers who are currently deciding on what to do in life, they feel like they have to decide at such a young age. For myself, I changed my career path 4 times over the course of a year and a half in University. It is important to teach about failures, about pivoting, and about not placing too much stress on what your future holds. Plans change, people change, and we just have to make the best of life.
   — Civilian-


9. History and growth of black gang culture in Los Angeles. I'm a 33 year old white male from rural England
   — tricks_23






10. Alright, life-hack time. Take notes, because this is going to be important soon. Your 25 year old, stubborn sensei who didn’t listen to good advice the first time around is about to learn ya a few things: 1.) **Be passionate about something, anything.** Develop at least one skill or talent that makes you interesting. Guitar/piano are great choices. A sport is great. A form of exercise like running is great. Just find something that you’re good at. 2.) **Your high school relationships likely aren’t the next great romance story.** If you’re going to college, don’t limit yourself to the people you’ve been forced to be around for the last 4-12 years. You likely have a small idea of who you are, but the years after high school are *really* where you figure out what you actually like, rather than just what’s popular. 3.) **Learn to budget.** Stick to it. It MUST include a portion for saving, as well as a portion for frivolous purchases, if at all possible. That way, you’ll thank yourself both now and later. 4.) **Practice sincerity and admirable behavior**. Be excellent towards others. Be polite, and above all, sincere. Be above reproach. Learn to actively listen, rather than just waiting for your chance to talk. 5.) **It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.** Everybody has something to offer, some more than others. However, *never* use people. If they help you, help them. 6.) **Want an instant raise?** Learn to cook and stop eating out so much. Invest in a crockpot/instapot, it will change your life. 7.) **Learn to write.** In nearly every job available, you’re going to have to write something. Grammar is one of the easiest things you can (relatively) master, and it can make all the difference. There is so much poor writing out there; be the person whose emails are well-written, concise and a treat to read. 8.) **Buy at least some version of these things; they’ll serve you well:** * Multitool (Leatherman Waves are excellent) * Jumper Cables * Hammer * Vice grips * Philips & Flat-head Screwdriver * A decent socket set * A small notebook that you keep on your person (Field Notes are what I use) You can fix *most* things in a house, apartment or car with these things. The notebook is for remembering people you meet, things you need and a billion other random records. *This is my bare-minimum list. If anybody would like more explanation or an expanded list, I would be more than happy to give my recommendations/experience. Comment or PM me.* 9.) **Credit Cards are like 4-wheel Drive; use them only to get out of an emergency.** Don’t go farther than your paycheck or 2-wheel drive can carry you. 10.) **Never, ever stop learning new things.** Keep your mind active, even if only learning things from Reddit. Books are far-and-away the 2nd best way to become a well-rounded, well-learned individual. Experiences are the best. 11.) **Ask old people questions.** They have so many experiences, so much to offer. They were likely in some way part of the history you’ve been forced to learn about. Ask them questions about their life when they were young. Ask them what they would do if they were your age again. Ask them what tips and tricks that they’ve learned or been taught about anything and everything. 12.) **Be the person you needed when you were younger.** You’ll be me one day, having lived a little longer, having made a few more mistakes. Help those starting out as much as you can. They’ll remember it for life. 13.) **Buy for quality whenever possible**. I hate buying things twice. Whenever you can, particularly when buying tools or things you use often, try to purchase a decent quality version. A quality version will usually last longer, do a better job and you’ll probably enjoy using it a lot more.
    — will_at