25 Basic Life Skills That Should Be Taught In School (But Aren't)

[Sonny Tufts]

I'd add good mathematical instruction to the list. It's something kids don't get because many math teachers aren't that good in getting the students interested in mathematical concepts.

As Robert A. Heinlein noted, "Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best, he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear his shoes, bathe, and not make messes in the house.”

[pcosmar]

I'd add good mathematical instruction to the list. It's something kids don't get because many math teachers aren't that good in getting the students interested in mathematical concepts.

As Robert A. Heinlein noted, "Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best, he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear his shoes, bathe, and not make messes in the house.”

I told my wife, "I'm Housebroke,that's as good as it gets". 34 years ago.

I am Mathematically dyslexic. a geek that can't do math.

Had an Algebra teacher recognize it,,gave me credit anyway.

[oyarde]

Now that it rains an inch a day here I think I'll be having to stress fire making skills to the youth.