Just pulled our daughter out of virtual learning in order to homeschool instead. Thought virtual would work but its as big a crock of bs as being in the classroom. We will decide what she will learn, and at 16 years old, our classes will be things like: budgeting 101, critical thinking/avoiding propaganda 101, Bible 101, avoiding the jab 101, and getting her CNA (already works at a nursing home several hours a week). She is semi "awake' to what's going on, but like many teenagers, just trying to live a life.
At the risk of being labeled a "Boomer", when I went to high school we all had to be able to balance a check book.
Those were old timey instruments you used to pay for purchases when you didn't have the cash.
When I was a senior in HS, we had to take Gov AND Econ. In Econ we had to learn to do a budget, taxes, write checks, and balance a check book. That was back in 1968. Guess they don't teach those skills anymore.
I’ve known more than one adult who doesn’t know how to address an envelope or sew a button on their shirt. I made a fukkin canoe in shop class. There is so much I apply to life in general from things I learned in those classes.
Dang, they taught us how to address envelopes in 6th grade. But they taught us how to balance a budget and how to write checks in 8th grade which all of us forgot years later when we really needed it. Really they should have either taught it again or only around 16-18.
LOL I taught 3rd graders and 5th graders how to address envelopes. My own kids had to take a 6 wks course on sewing/cooking when they were in Jr. High (6th grade).
The government really shouldn’t be dictating what my kids learn. That should be 100% up to the parents.
Just pulled our daughter out of virtual learning in order to homeschool instead. Thought virtual would work but its as big a crock of bs as being in the classroom. We will decide what she will learn, and at 16 years old, our classes will be things like: budgeting 101, critical thinking/avoiding propaganda 101, Bible 101, avoiding the jab 101, and getting her CNA (already works at a nursing home several hours a week). She is semi "awake' to what's going on, but like many teenagers, just trying to live a life.
Sounds like an excellent curriculum
How about take government totally out of education?
Me, too. Skipped college altogether. Couldn't be happier, too.
"Where do banks get credit from"
A) A bigger bank
B) Shut up and eat your corn
C) Banks have no credit
D) All of the above
At the risk of being labeled a "Boomer", when I went to high school we all had to be able to balance a check book. Those were old timey instruments you used to pay for purchases when you didn't have the cash.
Nationwide baby!
This is the way.
That and sewing a damn button on.
They've been trying, off and on, for over 40 yrs to pass this. It keeps coming back in various forms and iterations, and ALWAYS, it gets shot down.
When I was a senior in HS, we had to take Gov AND Econ. In Econ we had to learn to do a budget, taxes, write checks, and balance a check book. That was back in 1968. Guess they don't teach those skills anymore.
They need to be able to pass a civics exam as well.
I’ve known more than one adult who doesn’t know how to address an envelope or sew a button on their shirt. I made a fukkin canoe in shop class. There is so much I apply to life in general from things I learned in those classes.
I made a bong 🤣🤣🤣 yes I was a black sheep child.
Dang, they taught us how to address envelopes in 6th grade. But they taught us how to balance a budget and how to write checks in 8th grade which all of us forgot years later when we really needed it. Really they should have either taught it again or only around 16-18.
LOL I taught 3rd graders and 5th graders how to address envelopes. My own kids had to take a 6 wks course on sewing/cooking when they were in Jr. High (6th grade).
Civics.
Also while we’re at it.
You must pass the basic Army PT test to graduate high school unless you have a legit physical disability.
Gun safety too
I would add music and art as well. True, might not make a living at it, but for those who have the knack, it's good for the soul.