Submitted on Thursday 30th June 2016
Published on Thursday 14th July 2016
Current status: Closed
Closed: Saturday 14th January 2017
Signatures: 31
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Children ~ Economy ~ EU ~ EU Referendum ~ GCSE ~ Referendum ~ Schools ~ Tax
Compulsory teaching of Economics at GCSE level.
Teaching Politics does not help voters make an informed decision on matters such as the EU Referendum, as it is largely an economical matter. It gives us little insight to the implications of our decisions. Economics gives children factual knowledge to allow them to form decisions on such matters.
The effect a decision will have on the economy is central to any debate or issue. To make an informed decision, people require knowledge (e.g how free markets work) and the effect their vote will have on the economy. Knowledge of Economics allows students to make educated and substantial choices.
By teaching Economics, this is providing students skills for adult life, a major issue with schools as they fail to teach students skills useful in adult life such as budgeting, taxes and employment.
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