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ninja306

skintandsad wrote: »

Duly signed, and bumped up

Going back to someones comment earlier, I don't see how it would "water down" the curriculum; it could easily be slotted in as part of many other subjects in the curriculum. Maths is one obvious choice, but also English essays could be written about debt. And how about studying personal debt as part of Geography?

We need to re-educate our society back to the days of our grandparents. In their day, if you wanted it, you saved for it, or went without.

Parents can help educate their children, of course, but when you are struggling with debt yourself, you are not be able to lead by example.

Hopefully the next generation of school leavers might be in a better position than their parents.

Good luck with this Martin, I applaud you for your tenacity :T

Agreed, a maths teacher of twelve years teaching experience here and I think that it would be quite possible to either review the curriculum and bring this in, or develop resources to address within what is already there. Pupils often comment that maths doesn't always feel "relevant" - this is probably the most relevant use they will have.

I do agree with what an earlier poster had said, effectively suggesting the responsibility lies at home. However, not all parents are skilled enough in this themselves - witness our collective national debt - and too many parents themselves shirk responsibility that is now put on to schools. But what can you do? We can't go back and educate the parents, but we can educate their children and hope that the next generation develop into more financially astute individuals.

Sign the darn petition

shellsuit

All done!

jeppy

21296

It would help, of course , if students didnt have to finance themselves!! They should prove that they are serious, perhaps gain a certain level, but we need educated people and they should get more help. The first thing they when starting uni is get into debt, so its always going to be something that they are used to and expect!!!

cornishlady

just signed hope it heps

rose28454

I just signed it and clicked on link to verify. However when I clicked the Facebook link to post about the petition it took me straight to my Facebook. How did that happen when I use different e-mail address on my Facebook than the one used for the link?

anniewoo

Just signed

angelsmomma

Done it, 21737 now

the182guy

rose28454 wrote: »

I just signed it and clicked on link to verify. However when I clicked the Facebook link to post about the petition it took me straight to my Facebook. How did that happen when I use different e-mail address on my Facebook than the one used for the link?

You must have still had an active Facebook session which was retrieved when you hit the site.

nanamags

Done it!!!

Mimosa_Miminski

Just signed up to 22047 now