Stuff you wish they taught in school

[Hygro]

I think it's time for Advice Krugman!

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This is quite possibly the most uninformed post I have ever read on what someone's economic views are. It's like taking the economic policies of the Republican party and attributing them to Krugman.

Especially that housing bubble one, which I remember reading Krugman warning about it in like 2003. I see you don't read Krugman but instead rely on his ideologically-based critics.

 

[Thoughtful Thug]

I think the satire of a famous economist like Krugman here, is accurate in reference to his track record over the years.

 

[Hygro]

I think the satire of a famous economist like Krugman here, is accurate in reference to his track record over the years.

Except he has a surprisingly good track record, and certainly better than most other economists, Austrians included.

 

[Thoughtful Thug]

Coming from a guy that is from a very liberal college like Berkeley, or live near it. I wouldn't be surprised to see many people there worshiping an altar of which his picture is above it.

Just admit it. He is a careerist. A paid for hire economist, not an economist that actually care about the plight of his fellow citizens, or in general - an humanist that see something inherently wrong with capitalism itself.

 

[Jehoshua]

I wish schools properly imparted orthodox Catholic teaching to their students.

 

[Hygro]

Coming from a guy that is from a very liberal college like Berkeley, or live near it. I wouldn't be surprised to see many people there worshiping an altar of which his picture is above it.

Just admit it. He is a careerist. A paid for hire economist, not an economist that actually care about the plight of his fellow citizens, or in general - an humanist that see something inherently wrong with capitalism itself.

Nice, you moved the goalposts from your weak original point to an even weaker one.

 

[Tee Kay]

1. More emphasis on social skills (near zero from what I remember)
2. Dealing with emotional issues
3. Choosing a romantic partner
4. Childrearing (again, learned zero about this)
5. Deciding what work/hobbies/projects will make you happy
6. Managing money (nothing on this that I recall)

All of the above.

Also:

7. Time management
8. Respect for other people (aka how not to be a douchebag)
9. Critical thinking and analysis (we had a bit of this, but not enough)
10. More hands-on stuff outside of the classroom. Camping, travelling, maybe learn some bush survival skills, basic introduction into agriculture, perhaps even going out to do projects to improve the community.

 

[nonconformist]

Don't follow this at all. Elastic band jeans? That's some tacky (snip). Do yourself a favor and get some jeans (some light and dark wash), and have them tailored for you. Wash them inside out, and air dry.

Tailored jeans? The hell?

 

[Thoughtful Thug]

Nice, you moved the goalposts from your weak original point to an even weaker one.

I don't understand. Can you be specific?

 

[Hygro]

From the quantitative "Krugman has a poor track record" (he doesn't) to the qualitative "Krugman is a mercenary who doesn't care about people" (he almost assuredly does). Either way, you don't know Krugman. You also don't know Berkeley.

 

[Ramius75]

this.

and practical lesson with female classmate...

Spoiler :

Link to video.

 

[Thoughtful Thug]

Ok. I don't know. But you really haven't told me in detail what they really are. I suppose maybe we both don't know what Krugman is as a person, and what make Berkeley - Berkeley.

 

[Cutlass]

Austrian economics. But like Dachs said, they'd probably screw it up and use Paul Krugman as the textbook.

Deliberately teaching false stuff that's been discredited for near on a century isn't going to help anyone..

 

[downtown]

I don't think that Home Ec would be taken seriously enough in HS...most high schoolers are still dependents, and don't get the chance to properly practice cooking, sewing, etc. By the time you need to use it, it's already forgotten.

It's a GREAT idea to manadate college freshman take a "intro to life" home ec class though when they first get to campus.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Heres another one: How to use a fire extinguisher. When the toaster caught fire a few years ago (some of you might remember this) I was fumbling around trying to get the thing to work.

 

[Tahuti]

I think schools would do well to teach children how businesses work and how to manage money.

 

[GoodGame]

I don't think that Home Ec would be taken seriously enough in HS...most high schoolers are still dependents, and don't get the chance to properly practice cooking, sewing, etc. By the time you need to use it, it's already forgotten.

It's a GREAT idea to manadate college freshman take a "intro to life" home ec class though when they first get to campus.

There's that too. Home Ec is kind of meaningless if you don't know what it is like to work 40 hours a week for low pay.

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

9. Critical thinking and analysis (we had a bit of this, but not enough)

Quite important, I'd say. If you know how to pick and read the right sources, you'll get high quality information on almost any topic under the sun.

A class on how to argue and debate properly would be very nice, seeing as how some people in this thread need to be told how not to derail a discussion. Plus the benefit of a well-informed public engaging in enlightened discourse.

Many of the suggestions here seem best taught by guidance counselor or seminar (especially the ones that can be taught in an afternoon, like time management).

 

[Gurubashi]

Make music a compulsory subject, even if only for once or twice a week. It's a great outlet to have when you're stressed and can really help build self-confidence.

 

[GhostWriter16]

I wish schools properly imparted orthodox Catholic teaching to their students.

public schools?