do you agree that schools do not prepare children for the outside world?

Answer 1

I am 50 and work with people from 20 to my age and I do see a failing in the education system these days

Answer 2

It isn't just the schools that aren't preparing children for the outside world, it's the parents (old hippies as well). Chicago math is the worst thing I've seen in 20 years and they don't teach kids problem solving skills. It used to be that children were taught a wide variety of topics ranging from the sciences to the arts in order to promote a wide foundation to build thinking skills. Now they are taught only what is on the test so the school can "pass" and the community can feel good about their schools. Civics? History? Not so much any more. It is a sad state when a high school graduate can't tell you how many Justices sit on the Supreme Court, let alone tell you how the government works. Parents today don't like to tell their children "no" and hover over their children like helicopters so the kids never build "independent muscles." Also, consequences are a thing of the past. When parents threaten to sue the school because the principal had the nerve to suspend their kid for breaking the rules they teach the child that they can get away with being a jerk. Then the rest of us have to work with that inconsiderate jerk because it's all about them.

Answer 3

Yes. Reality is much more harsh and bitter than the average public school would lead a student to believe. But beyond that, only schools that provide relevant, technical training are preparing children for the outside world.

What does a person need to know upon high-school graduation? Budgeting and fiscal responsibility. Specific practical skills for employment. How to find, select, and rent/purchase a home. I could go on... but none of these are classes in any school i know of.

Answer 4

Schools these days are failing to prepare students for the outside world because all they teach kids is the things they'll need to know for the state tests. They teach us 2+2 but they don't teach us things that will keep us out of trouble like how to get out of debt and stuff like that.

Answer 5

I agree. Our wishy-washy education system, run by old hippies does nothing to help kids face reality. When they get out into the workplace, they find out that they're not the centre of the universe, that their boss probably doesn't give a hoot about their precious self esteem. Self esteem is something that can't be given to anyone else. It must be earned by trial and error, which often does include failures.

Answer 6

well, i think it really depends on the teachers and surroundings of the students. I've had teachers who have really taught me well and structured me in a way to prepare myself for the 'outside world', and teachers who didn't really seem to give a crap about what we learned as long as we didn''t get them in trouble. So I guess I have a mixed view on your question, sorry if my answer wasn't good enough!

Answer 7

They don't. They make your ready for MORE SCHOOL

Only a Masters or PH D program makes you ready for most sitautions.

This is a BAD aspect of school

There should be COLLEGE MAJORS

And the NON-COLLEGE major should focus on real world. Tax returns, bankdruptcy forms, applying for a job, writing a resume, understanding a lease agreement, applying for credit.

It don't exist.

Answer 8

To answer your question, I will simply quote my friend, these are his exact words, he was in 10th grade at the time. He did not notice his error. "Me got perfect on english test."

Answer 9

high school? yes i do agree.....well i suppose to a certain extent it does, depending on the quality of the school.