Ben at Instigator Blog has a very interesting post entitled 10 Things They Need To Teach in Highschool.

I’m in agreement with most of the list, here’s what I would add.

Goal Setting - How to set goals and achieve them. Discuss ambition and motivation.

Research Skills - When you know how and where to find information and resources you have the power to teach yourself anything.

Self Development - How to continue to grow once school is behind you.

Life Skills - I’d have many topics under this heading including how to buy a house, basic diy, basic car maintenance, parenting, being a good citizen, manners and etiquette…

I agree with Entrepreneurship, Psychology & Personal Finance from Ben’s list.

Entrepreneurship - I would like to see kids being taught about various ways to make money if they are made redundant/unemployed perhaps then there would be less of a strain on the benefits system. Also, how to spot opportunities and how to start your own business.

Psychology - I’m going for this because I would have loved to have done it at school.

Personal Finance - On a basic level, budgeting, living within your means, debt and the consequences of, saving and investing could all be VERY useful skills in today’s society.

Feel free to add your own…