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[–] [email protected] 73 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Yes, personal finance is important to teach in school, but teaching this gives young people the ability to keep the sense of wonder they’re born with. It’s the deepest answer to, “When will we ever use this?” for topics that don’t (seem to) have an immediate use. You never know what learning you’ll use in your life.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They'll use it when they take a deeper look into something because their curiosity that we fostered was piqued and they discover something new and interesting about our world, adding it to our collective knowledge.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

And for those who have kids that don't. That's fine too. Not everyone is born exceptional or super interested in this kinda shit. That's fine too. Most of what makes a person themselves is genetic anyway.

Parenting can try to dull or hone those edges to something wicked or calmer if needed though. Even then, brains are different. Don't be surprised when they are.

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