+ Shakespeare plays & the rest of "English" & all the other basically useless stuff

Just imagine for a moment what kids could be taught ...

Finances, budgeting, tax

Driving lessons, including defensive driving, basic maintenance like changing a tyre

Household management - cooking, shopping, bill paying

You know, stuff they'll actually need for the rest of their life!

I went to a technical high school, learnt woodwork, metalwork, applied electricity. It was to prepare youngun’s for a trade. Started an apprenticeship as motor mechanic, lasted 10 months. Went to the abattoir to earn some real money. Had three businesses from 1984 to 2017 when I retired. Learnt a lot about maintenance from my father because I didn’t have an an electronic toy in my hands and would find myself watching in the shed with my brothers. I’ve rebuilt cars from the ground up renovated houses ,still at that one, my sons late 30s are handy the same as me, largely due to the fact , I believe because I wouldn’t have a TV in the house when they were young. They now thank me for it which is heartwarming. Part of my story, get me around a camp fire & I’ll talk to you about it. Sorry I have no time for MOST teachers but not all of them. PS I left school at 15

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You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Home!

(This morning actually, but been flat out all day – I need a holiday! )

Thanks for sharing your travels.
Cheers.

You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.

Home!

(This morning actually, but been flat out all day – I need a holiday! )

I always thought that is what parenting is all about, Teaching Kids on the facts of Life.

Unfortunately, some parents leave that up to teachers.   


You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.