<prompt> Human: Im mentoring a teen who has a terrible family situation and will graduate high school in December. She wants to move out I think this is a good decision and has found an above the garage apartment that we have checked out together and secured. She has plenty of potential and Id like to ease the transition into adulthood, but still want her to struggle a little bit. Im willing to spend about 1-2 grand to help get her established and plan to fill her fridge semi-regularly. What adulthood items did you especially covetmiss in your first place?  <response>: Id think in this situation the skill she might need most is to develop decision making and smart financial acumen. Ask her to prepare a budget and evaluate how much money she can save each month and how much she has available for householdpersonal items. Evaluate and help her correct her assumptions and budget. Next, use your cash as a force multiplier where you see fit. If shes keen on saving 100 for an emergency fund, maybe you can match that to double her money once she hits that goal. If shes done some comparison shopping and identified a microwave she wants, finance it for her and set up a reasonable payment plan.I think it best if you use your available funds as a way to motivate and incent her to be independent and making good decisions.However, a good holiday gift wouldnt be out of line - like a nice pair of boots or a fine meal out at a restaurant.Good luck to her and kudos to you for helping her. 