It’s high time schools teach financial literacy

It’s a mystery to me why schools don’t teach financial literacy, as if being broke is something to aspire to. But, as Robert Kiyosaki so eloquently puts it, “The problem with education is that it teaches you to work for money, rather than how to make money work for you.“

It seems that schools are more focused on teaching us how to memorize formulas and pass tests, rather than how to navigate the complexities of the real world.

And when it comes to the subject of money, it’s as if schools are saying, “Don’t worry about it, just let the adults handle it.” But the reality is, money is something that affects every single one of us, and it’s not something that can be ignored.

One might argue that financial literacy is not the responsibility of schools, but rather the responsibility of parents. But let’s get real, not all parents are financial experts, and not all parents have the time or resources to teach their children about money.

To add, even if parents do teach their children about money, there’s no guarantee that their children will listen or understand.

So, why don’t schools teach financial literacy?

One reason I think could be that it’s not considered a “core subject” like math, science, or English. But, let’s be honest, when it comes to our financial well-being, knowing how to balance a checkbook or invest in stocks is just as important as knowing how to solve an equation or write a sentence.

Another reason I think could be that teachers themselves are not financially literate. After all, if the teachers don’t know the material, how can they teach it? But isn’t that all the more reason for schools to invest in financial literacy education for their teachers?

We are now in 2023 and in today’s economy, financial literacy is more important than ever.

With the cost of living on the rise, and the gap between the rich and the poor widening, it’s quite imperative that we equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to secure their financial future.

Yet, despite all this, schools continue to neglect the subject of financial literacy.

My message to schools out their

It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee. Financial literacy is not a luxury guys, it’s a necessity. It’s time to start treating it as such and including it as part of the curriculum.

After all, as Robert Kiyosaki so wisely said, “The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind. If it is trained well, it can create enormous wealth in what seems to be an instant.”

Let’s start training our minds, schools, and give the next generation the tools they need to create wealth, not just learn how to spend it.

Life is super short. Make it count.