What should students really be taught in school?

Have you ever wondered what schools should really be teaching? Schools aren't teaching students what they truly need to succeed in their life. While students are learning how to speak in another language they should be learning how to properly communicate and hold up a conversation with an adult or learning how to do their taxes and handle their money instead of hearing a teacher babble on and on about the rules to long division. First and foremost, students are told from a young age to dream big and accomplish their goals. They are also told that the only way to succeed in their future’s is by going to a university, but when teachers put these thoughts into students head they don’t tell them the downside. They’re not told that a higher education is extremely expense which leads many students in the dark and in debt. Seventy percent of students end up in debt …show more content…
For example, students are taught different languages in school, but don't know how to properly communicate with one another. Miscommunication can lead to breakups, fights, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. Many students end up in fights and arguments because of rumors that got twisted and not talking with on another. Since miscommunication leads to fights students need to learn how to defend themselves. Another scenario is being attacked on the streets. More often than not people get attacked and don't know how to defend themselves. Schools should teach self defense instead of P.E because self defense still does count as physical exercise. Not only can they be attacked, but they can be raped, abused, and kidnapped, so self defense is essential. Another obstacle students and adults face is getting a job. Many people struggle to get a job. People don’t know how to dress for an interview, they don't know how to answer questions, or how to fill out an