Good skill-set for children to develop as they grow

1. Grow vegetables from seeds
2. Have local edible and medicinal plant foraging skills
3. Make a fire and know fire safety
4. Cook on an open fire
5. Open a can of food with and without can opener 
6. How to safely use a knife
7. How to shoot a sling shot
8. How to hunt small game with snares, traps and sling shot
9. How to fish and hunt (bow & gun) when old enough
10. How to clean fish and wild game
11. Find and purify water
12. Basic first aid
13. Find or build a shelter in the wilderness
14. How to stay warm, cool and dry in the elements
15. How, Why and When to stay hidden
16. Self defense
17. Marksmanship (rifle, shotgun, revolver and pistol) 
18. How to make a basic weapon and how to use it
19. Be able to run and walk a good distance and be in generally good shape
20. How to read a map and use a compass
21. How to read the sky and clouds for directions, time and approaching bad weather
22. Know where family and friends live if they need to find them
23. How to sew so they can mend clothing or any fabric and even make things such as bags or scrap quilts
24. How to bargain and trade (Kids naturally do this with their toys so teach them at garage sales.)
25. Develop strong situational awareness
26. Have a natural curiosity and good problem solving skills
27. Be hard working and a self starter and a family helper not a complainer!
28. Have a strong faith in God (morals, memorize Bible verses, prayers, songs, and have a hope for heaven)