[Dueller]

Most young men, say under 30, are at a loss with many routine tasks. Fortunately my stepson relishes opportunities for me to show him how to do things...i.e., a simple brake job, routine motorcycle mainyenance, fixing a garage door opener, changing a light fixture or switch or outlet. Things most of his peers have no idea of how to do and could care less.

Anyways...I ran across this list from some website. Feel free to add your own...

Things every man should know how to do:

tie a tie
change a tire
swim
safely handle a firearm
drive stick
saw a board
read a map
read and write
say I love you
say I’m sorry
say I forgive you
give a toast
His Social Security number and Driver's License number.
apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding
find north without a compass when outside
make a cup of coffee
drink a beer with friends
choose a good wine
how to hook up jumper cables to jump start a car
how to push-start a car with manual transmission
cook a steak on the grill
clean a fish
sew a button
cook a simple meal
operate the dishwasher, washing machine, and clothes dryer
understand the basics of carpentry
understand the basics of electricity
set the clock on a VCR or DVD player
light a fire
give a good handshake
fix the toilet (replace the ball and cock, etc)
unplug the toilet (using a plunger or pipe snake)
take apart the sink trap, clean it out, reassemble it
check your oil and tire pressure
defend himself in a fist-fight
catch a ball
Every man should be able to explain most of the rules for Baseball, Football, and Basketball. If you're from the hinterlands, include hockey. From anywhere besides the USA? Soccer.
how to give himself a testicular exam
How to answer these questions from a wife or girlfriend:
What are you thinking about?
Do you love me?
Does this (blouse, skirt, dress, etc.) make me look fat?
Did you think that girl was pretty?
Would you get remarried if I died?
Who was the best lover you ever had?
Every man should know how to get out of his house during a fire
where he will go if a tornado threatens
how to put out the following fires:
Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash
Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease
Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment
CPR
The heimlich maneuver.
change a diaper – or avoid changing one.