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# TITLE: Should students be taught financial literacy in school? [6052f898ef4d97a0a251d1c8ed7afbcb]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of teaching financial literacy in school. The participants felt that this would prepare students for the future and help them to become financially independent. The participants also felt that financial literacy was a life skill that all students should have. The participants felt that this would help students in the future to make good financial choices. The participants felt that financial literacy was something that all students should have a basic understanding of. The participants felt that financial literacy should be taught in school, but that this should not be the only place that students learn about financial literacy. The participants felt that parents should also be involved in teaching their children about financial literacy. The participants felt that this would help students to have a good understanding of financial literacy and to be able to make good financial choices in the future.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Financial literacy is a critical skill for all students to learn. If they understand money, how it is earned, spent and saved, they will be more financially responsible. If they learn how to budget, manage debt, and invest their money, they will be able to survive independently and avoid a life of debt and financial worry. Students should not be allowed to leave school without some level of financial education.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - We believe that financial literacy is a basic life skill that is essential for every adult to understand. Therefore, it is important that all students be taught financial literacy in school. As financial literacy is becoming more and more important in the modern world, it is essential that students are educated in this area. A basic understanding of finances and financial management will be essential for young people in the future. It will also help them to make better decisions concerning their money as they become adults.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of teaching financial literacy in school. The group felt that this would be beneficial to students in their future lives. However, the group also felt that the extent to which financial literacy should be taught in school was debatable. The group felt that there should be a balance between teaching financial literacy in school and teaching it at home. The group felt that some aspects of financial literacy were best taught at home, as these were more personal. The group also felt that some aspects of financial literacy were best taught at school, as these were more general.
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