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By *ranny-Crumpet OP   Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Following a comment from another thread.....

'Schools should teach kids 'about' life'

Lay out the three main points on your curriculum .... what do you think should be taught now to equip children for their future?

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"Following a comment from another thread.....

'Schools should teach kids 'about' life'

Lay out the three main points on your curriculum .... what do you think should be taught now to equip children for their future? "

morals.

manners.

work ethic.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Maths

English reading and as importantly comprehension.

A foreign language

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've not seen the other thread and even though there are failings with the system (as there is with the NHS, social, police etc) I believe parents need to take responsibility for children's education also.... It doesn't and shouldnt stop at the school gates

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely! Life skills are so important. Self confidence, empathy, positive thinking, recognising diversity, creative thinking, I could go on. My child goes to a special school and it is much more focused on life skills and I’m very happy with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state."

That's a valid point too much is expected of schools these days.

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state."

i agree partly but they spend more time with our kids than we do generally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Parents SHOULD teach about life, leaving schools to cover arts and sciences.

But unfortunately some parents are incompetent so schools now need to do the potty training, cooking, eating, crossing roads etc. before we start on the moral humanity stuff.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state.

That's a valid point too much is expected of schools these days. "

I expected our kid's schools to teach them the stuff I couldn't and to leave the rest to me. Obviously I expected the ethos of the school to promote respect and zero tolerance of certain behaviours. I didn't want school to be instilling state regulated morals or social standards into my kids though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state."

Absolutely this!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state."

This.

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By *layfulCouple86Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

Three of the biggest ones I see a lot

How to cook, a lot of people don't have a clue how to cook from scratch (myself included) and this leads to a whole host of problems particularly weight problems.

How to make a phone call, this one sounds stupid, well probably because it is but far too many people seem to be terrified of picking up the phone and speaking to someone. Particularly at work where a simple phone call would solve a problem yet people decide to send 20+ emails and wasting everyone's time.

Finally, analytical thinking. We live in an age of information where you can find anything you need to know thanks to the internet. The problem with this is people aren't always taught how to process so much information and to question the validity of what they are reading.

Just my opinion on three things I think are important that often get overlooked, but also agree that too much is asked of schools currently.

Mr P.

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Following a comment from another thread.....

'Schools should teach kids 'about' life'

Lay out the three main points on your curriculum .... what do you think should be taught now to equip children for their future? "

Power does not mean authority.

Building is better than breaking down.

Fear is the little death...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Parents should teach their children about life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1.Grammar.

2.Money management and investment.

3.Physical Education.

Set for life.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Parents should teach their children about life. "

They do but there seem to be quite a few people who think its a good thing for kids to be taught about life in exactly the same way and with exactly the same values as prescribed by the state.

Its clear that some parents teach different values, morals and belief systems to what seems to be generally accepted as "right" but wishing for every state educated child to be taught about life in the same way is the top of a slippery slope in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maths

English reading and as importantly comprehension.

A foreign language"

Interestingly I read a article recently stating that there is a decline in interest in learning other languages due to English being perceived as the only language now required. Even countries where English is not the first language now publish research findings primarily in English.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Parents should teach their children about life.

They do but there seem to be quite a few people who think its a good thing for kids to be taught about life in exactly the same way and with exactly the same values as prescribed by the state.

Its clear that some parents teach different values, morals and belief systems to what seems to be generally accepted as "right" but wishing for every state educated child to be taught about life in the same way is the top of a slippery slope in my opinion."

Well, I suppose there are more than a few parents who teach their children exactly what would be perceived by the majority as the wrong things to know.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Merton

Maths, English or a language of choice, Sport(p.e), Science, Creativity, Personally development and a subject you choose.

with a class of 15 to 20 pupils

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Equality should be equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome.

Sometimes you have to work very hard towards what you want, but even then it isn't guaranteed to be achieved.

Life is too short for regrets. Live for the moment but don't live too selfishly.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Maths

English reading and as importantly comprehension.

A foreign language

Interestingly I read a article recently stating that there is a decline in interest in learning other languages due to English being perceived as the only language now required. Even countries where English is not the first language now publish research findings primarily in English. "

Yes, I guess that's true. I think that knowing another language enriches life, opens doors and broadens the mind. They're my reasons for including it.

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By *iss behaving2019Woman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Life cannot be learnt from book or from a chalk board. Life is learnt by living, enjoying the highs and surviving the lows!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Parents should teach their children about life.

They do but there seem to be quite a few people who think its a good thing for kids to be taught about life in exactly the same way and with exactly the same values as prescribed by the state.

Its clear that some parents teach different values, morals and belief systems to what seems to be generally accepted as "right" but wishing for every state educated child to be taught about life in the same way is the top of a slippery slope in my opinion.

Well, I suppose there are more than a few parents who teach their children exactly what would be perceived by the majority as the wrong things to know. "

Oh I agree. There were a few values taught at our kids school that we thought were wrong too.

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By *electableDalliancesCouple
over a year ago

leeds

I think parents should teach these things but if they don’t then being part of the curriculum can only help.

Budgeting and finances

Cooking

Respect and communication

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maths

English reading and as importantly comprehension.

A foreign language

Interestingly I read a article recently stating that there is a decline in interest in learning other languages due to English being perceived as the only language now required. Even countries where English is not the first language now publish research findings primarily in English.

Yes, I guess that's true. I think that knowing another language enriches life, opens doors and broadens the mind. They're my reasons for including it."

I fully agree with you, also we are in danger of becoming culturally homogeneous. My kids are learning Irish as well as a "European" language and it is a source of pride to us all that they can speak the former with a reasonable level of fluency.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP   Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Life cannot be learnt from book or from a chalk board. Life is learnt by living, enjoying the highs and surviving the lows! "

Chalk board Don't think they've been in schools for 20 years.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I agree with critical thinking/ analysis. That should be woven into anything else. How to learn, not just regurgitating facts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 things

People- celebrating differences and respect

Money - how to respect it and use it wisely

Enjoyment- discover what makes you happy and embrace it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seems these days parents want to pass the book on their responsibilities to schools while they're busy running around in circles after nothing.

My main one I tell my kids is to never ever ignore gut feelings.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How to type lessons, with an emphasis on the two thumb technique.

Self defence (knife crime)

Forgery(to make fake ID cards)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state."
Agreed, but what would you do if the states education in life skills contradicted your teachings?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"We should not be passing the responsibility for our childrens education in life skills to the state.Agreed, but what would you do if the states education in life skills contradicted your teachings?"

Hope that I'd given my children sufficient guidance to make the correct choice for their own life and morality (which I would not expect to be the same as mine).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think that teachers have a lot of responsibility to teach things that parents should be doing. Let alone all the safeguarding and other tasks they have to do.

That being said I think manners, respect and swimming.

My daughter starts swimming lessons with the school after the Easter break. I take her every Sunday as I believe that it is important to know how to swim where we live.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

How to learn, question, think/create

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

Everyone is out for something

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Following a comment from another thread.....

'Schools should teach kids 'about' life'

Lay out the three main points on your curriculum .... what do you think should be taught now to equip children for their future? "
Firstly ,I'm glad I inspired this thread . Secondly , I will say that of course parents should have a role in teaching life skills . My point was , shit like Trigonometry or the Pythagoras theory should be reduced , and more lessons on keeping safe online , and one thing that is never taught is the value of money . I've seen so many cocky kids move out of home thinking they can rule the world , they are almost always back at Mum & Dads within a year because they cant afford it . Perhaps if they knew the value of money and how much bills cost they might wait and save money towards a new life . Just my opinion as I am aware parents do try to explain this to their kids too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Following a comment from another thread.....

'Schools should teach kids 'about' life'

Lay out the three main points on your curriculum .... what do you think should be taught now to equip children for their future? Firstly ,I'm glad I inspired this thread . Secondly , I will say that of course parents should have a role in teaching life skills . My point was , shit like Trigonometry or the Pythagoras theory should be reduced , and more lessons on keeping safe online , and one thing that is never taught is the value of money . I've seen so many cocky kids move out of home thinking they can rule the world , they are almost always back at Mum & Dads within a year because they cant afford it . Perhaps if they knew the value of money and how much bills cost they might wait and save money towards a new life . Just my opinion as I am aware parents do try to explain this to their kids too "

You can teach anyone anything you like. Doesn't mean they will listen or take on board what you have said.

I have twin girls, so they have been bought the same. One doesn't listen, preferring instead to find out the hard way. As a parent, you just have to be there to pick up the pieces after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My daughter has just choosen her GCSE subjects.All are heavily focused on STEAM subjects as that's where the work will be in 10 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say things like learning how to manage loans, debts and mortgages.

Life skills like how to write CVS and how to prepare for interviews.

First aid and what to do in emergency situations.

The one thing every kid had no interest in was religious education at school..I thought it was a complete waste of an hour that could of been spent on something more useful. Everyone did what ever they wanted during it and the teachers just didn't bother.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I'd say things like learning how to manage loans, debts and mortgages.

Life skills like how to write CVS and how to prepare for interviews.

First aid and what to do in emergency situations.

The one thing every kid had no interest in was religious education at school..I thought it was a complete waste of an hour that could of been spent on something more useful. Everyone did what ever they wanted during it and the teachers just didn't bother.

"
I agree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Or maybe have drivers ed Teach kids how to use and drive properly.

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

Good thread OP

Manners and respect should be part of daily life at home and school.

Physical Education

Spelling & grammar

That’s my old fashioned view for what it’s worth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Curriculum is constantly changing, basic communication skills are the latest to be embedded.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Financial matters - home budgets and investments

Basic cooking skills

Essential DIY and gardening skills

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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Other than the usual I would say financial management would be top of my list. We don’t teach young people to manage their money or understand financial matters or jargon and yet it’s what we must all do.

I would also want to include politics.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Other than the usual I would say financial management would be top of my list. We don’t teach young people to manage their money or understand financial matters or jargon and yet it’s what we must all do.

I would also want to include politics. "

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By *iss behaving2019Woman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire


"Life cannot be learnt from book or from a chalk board. Life is learnt by living, enjoying the highs and surviving the lows!

Chalk board Don't think they've been in schools for 20 years. "

Neither have I.

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