This is a good idea but is it the right age to target? Do 18 year old kids have the maturity to comprehend the gravity of elderly care? Thanks for your comment.

@kensmile4u Actually, I think this is a college course that should be required. But, I'd say senior year.

No, I don't think 18 year olds aren't mature enough. But, you never know when it will come.

What would this course involve? What kind of care? Dealing with insurance and Medicare. When and how to take the car keys. Planning a funeral. When is it time for assisted living.

My wife and I have both dealt with various parts of it. Man, it ain't fun.

@phil21 Thanks for your wise comments.

@trblemaker exactly, question everything

I must say that I was taught how to think in school. All three of my sons were also taught how to think in their respective schools. But they were supported by a culture at home that practiced and rewarded the pursuit of reason, knowledge, and curiosity. I don't know if critical thinking is standardized nationwide into a particular subject. I would think it should be part of a basic science class.

@kensmile4u yes i did the same

I agree. Thanks for your comment.

Agreed!

Should have read your post first, lol

How do you teach critical thinking?

Did you know that the Republican Party Platform specifically says they are AGAINST higher reasoning skills? Why is that?

@novoxguy I didn't know that, but it goes along with their defunding education.

I agree. Thanks for the comment.

Lol.... mom... dad.... I disagree with your statements and or your suggestions. I've counselled with my peers and decided another directional approach...love.. jr. lol. Aww heck. I'm just seeing it in my mind. Dont get mad.

I agree. Thanks for your comment.

@BucketlistBob You are totally right, not only mom and dad but also teacher. That's why they don't teach it.

Logic is offered in my school system but only for the gifted students. They also offer computer logic through the collegiate advanced placement program.

I'm not sure how this strategy will enrich the masses but it is an amusing divergent thought.

@kensmile4u It`s not about the masses, more the individual. Which in turn will enrich the gen-pop

I agree. Thanks for your comment.

I think this would be an excellent idea for a summer camp offered through the school.

Fortunately I learned that in high school and so did my kids.

I completely agree with every one of your ideas. Maybe we should create a class called Life Skills that includes your ideas and more. Thanks for your comment.

@kensmile4u My dream is that when I win that huge lottery I will set up free classes for
financially challenged students and offer tuition assistance for completing my classes. However, since I don't play the lottery....

@HippieChick58 The only thing we can do now is try to open one mind at a time.

Yes, yes and yes and not to mention how to use the left lane (passing lane). Oh please teach them how to use that one. Phew...now I feel better.

I agree. There appears to be a general lack of knowledge in Civics on our social media. I know my kids didn't get enough of it in high school.

We had that as part of sex Ed....not sure if they still do.

I was never taught this stuff in high school. Neither were my kids. It's a good idea for seniors. Maybe a class called life skills could include this?

I agree completely. Thanks for your comment.

I agree with you about looking at successful education models around the world. IMO I don't see that happening right now due to the political situation in our country.

I agree.

"Question Authority" is a fundamental skill that I got from Civics class in high school.

@kensmile4u
I got it too damn late in life.

I think these are all good ideas. Thanks for your comment.

I agree that our education, occupational, and commerce systems are intentionally oppressive. We need to do something to break the cycle. But how do you break a system that has obviously succeeded to create multiple generations of indoctrinated ignorant cooperation? Poe is good too!

I agree. My kids didn't get taught this stuff either.

I agree that the overall structure of our education system is intentionally oppressive, improperly prioritized, and under funded. But changing that is currently unrealistic. I'm trying to discuss what small changes can be made within the existing system to improve the future for our children. Thanks for your comment.

@kensmile4u There are many schools that have done this, with wild success, but the US education dept shut it down because it threatened the status quo.

I used to substitute teach, and when I had a 20 minute gap in the silly busy work left by the regular teacher, I'd sneak and teach all the kids, from kindergarten up in the room to read phonetically with Sing, Spell, Read and Write songs and charts, then go ahead and teach the entire class to speed-read, which they all learned effortlessly, even the "special" students.

Most of the students kept quiet about it, so sometimes the sudden ability of pre-schoolers to read was sometimes attributed to the regular teacher and I got away with it .

If the teachers ever found out what I'd done, such as when excited parents and/or teacher's aides began raving about it, the regular teachers would become furious and tell me to never substitute for them again.

Yes, very important.

I agree this should be required as a social studies element.

I agree we need this. Thanks for your comment.

I agree. Thanks for the comment.

This is not the right time for such an important idea. IMO Maybe in 50 years.