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> media competency, scientific method, cui bono, negotiations, assertiveness, how to deal with bullies, mental health basics, economics 101, mechanics of addict
by mjfl 5y ago
> media competency, scientific method, cui bono, negotiations, assertiveness, how to deal with bullies, mental health basics, economics 101, mechanics of addiction and manipulation
These are all, in principle, taught at most public schools. The problem is students don't learn them.
- JumpCrisscross 5y agoI went to a solid Californian public school. Zero anything on mental health or addiction. Got the negotiation but through extracurriculars; the core programme stayed almost intentionally clear of anything remotely commercial.
- TheOtherHobbes 5y agoThe problem is that by the time students start being taught them, they've been exposed to years of media and ad messaging influence which undermine them.
- ClumsyPilot 5y agoI have lived in 3 countries, and have never met anyone who learnt their employment rights, unions, health insurance, or how to draft a contract at school.