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Basic Education

I think that before the age of 10, every child should be able to:

  • Cook a healthy meal. Maybe even tasty. Bonus points: something that they can grow themselves.
  • Perform basic first aid.
  • Build a basic shelter.
  • Read and write.
  • Understand and use basic electrical concepts safely.
  • Hunt, fish or forage.
  • Be capable of simple mathematics.
  • Discuss two or more religions and cultures by their commonalities. For all intents and purposes, atheism should be considered a 'religion' in this context.
  • Use computing devices.
  • Communicate effectively.

Additions?

Comments

- Know the value of basic manners, like 'good morning', 'please' and 'thank you'.

- Know how to cross a road safely - what the UK calls the Green Cross Code:
- For children, see: http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/
- For parents, see: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Roadandtra... -or- http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1101484

- Know at least one adult trustworthy enough to ask for help, and that there's no shame in asking.

Edmund G.

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