Do you think that younger troops should be taught in high school, life skills.

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:07:42 -0500

And this is not just a current problem, it happened when I was 18 and in the service. I believe it would have been a service in school that really mattered and is relevant to the future. What are your thoughts and experiences.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 13 at 2013 7:59 AM

SFC James Baber — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:59:43 -0500

Larry, 100% yes, it is what will help them grow as men and women to be better people and even more proficient and professional leaders.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 13 at 2013 8:38 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:38:51 -0500

Absolutely... The primary mission of NCO's over the last decade seems to have shifted from "Mission accomplishment" to "fixing 18 years of poor to nonexistant parenting".

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 9:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:54:54 -0500

Sadly it's a statement on the sad state of parenting within our culture; each generation of parents pushes more and more on the school system to teach and develop children instead of taking responsibility for their children and teaching them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 10:50 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:50:10 -0500

Life skills should be taught at home by parents. Too many parents use the excuse that "we both work" or "we're divorced" or any number of other excuses to validate their lack of good parenting. Would it be beneficial? I suppose it would and it would definitely help ensure that Leaders don't have to. But, I still maintain that it is our job as parents.

Response by LtCol Dann Chesnut made Dec 13 at 2013 10:56 AM

LtCol Dann Chesnut — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:56:09 -0500

For High School: Not just troops, but the population in general as well: What is a budget, and how to live on one. How banking and borrowing money works. Responsibilities to a future spouse and children. Being responsible in your job and your life.

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 13 at 2013 3:27 PM

SFC James Baber — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:27:07 -0500

I think some may have misunderstood my original response, I also agree it should start at home, but I also think it would be a beneficial class for HS students as well for their futures after HS. I hope that is better clarity on my response.