What kind of things do you consider essential to teach children?

Question

What kind of things do you consider essential to teach children?

Answer 1

I think that children need to be taught more than just the core areas of study.  Children need to be taught how to work with others, how to work on their own, how to speak appropriately in public settings, how to socialize with others, how to deal with personal issues, how to be a contributing member of society, how to handle death, how to plan for their future, how to budget/pay bills/save, and a million other things.

As a teacher, I strive every day to cover those topics above and more.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

How to learn on their own without help and how to be a functional member of society.