by atlantamonart » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:41 am
Hello all,
I have always been interested in bringing awareness to the community regarding money, saving, retirement,..... I was thinking actually I need to start talking about money to children, teenagers in particular. I come accross teens who just entered college and have credit card debts and think of bankrupcy, as they can not pay the payments. It is so sad.
Now has anybody heard of any enrichment program offered to students at high schools ( generally schools)?
This is such a great idea to make them ready for the world they face in.Please give me your feed backs.
Thank You
May
I have always been interested in bringing awareness to the community regarding money, saving, retirement,..... I was thinking actually I need to start talking about money to children, teenagers in particular. I come accross teens who just entered college and have credit card debts and think of bankrupcy, as they can not pay the payments. It is so sad.
Now has anybody heard of any enrichment program offered to students at high schools ( generally schools)?
This is such a great idea to make them ready for the world they face in.Please give me your feed backs.
Thank You
May
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:00 pm Post Subject:
OMG, that is not good hummingbird, can you sit down and teach her? Sometimes I wonder why the education system is not held more responsible for what they produce. They are held responsible enough in my opinnion, leads me to question what the problem is, not enough one on one for the kids, too many other activities, or just getting away from the basics.
If you think about it, most of the world has went to plastic these days and the stores have all the machines in place, some of the local walmarts, there is not even a cashier at some stations, you go through and scan your items and then put your plastic through to cover the cost. I wonder how many items don't get scanned if the customer is doing it themselves.
I feel for you, but I don't think that you are the only person with this problem, I would go talk to the guidance counselor while she is still in school.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 02:02 pm Post Subject:
I hold the teachers responsible. I have never heard of some of the things kids are ask to do to bring up a grade that has nothing to do with learning.My 12 year old said she could bring dry erase markers to school cause the teacher needed them and it would help her grade.What is that?I understand them wanting to bring a grade up ,but make it something educational,right?My older daughter took something to school once to bring up a grade . I can't remember exactly what it was I think it was something you eat. My youngest daughter had a very low mark on math her last report card. She says the teacher says"If I had a dime for everytime you said you didn't understand something,I'd be rich."What Is that to say to someone who is asking to be taught? Yes, I hold the teachers responsible ,they don't teach anymore.Having someone come into a school to help teach kids about finances is a great idea.Every little bit helps.
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