Subjects Kids Wish They Could Learn In School
Parents send their kids to school to learn math, science, history and other academic subjects. But if kids had it their way, they would be learning entirely different subjects. That’s not really surprising, is it?
According to SWNS Digital, a new UK poll commissioned by Kingsmill asked 1,000 students ages six to 11 what subjects they’d like to learn in school. Clearly, many kids dream of being Internet famous, because the top school subject they want is “How to be a YouTube star.” Call it a sign of the times.
After that, the answers in the study became much less frivolous. Some of the subjects kids want to learn include, “how to look after pets,” “how to cook my favorite meal,” and “how to be recycle.” Those are good practical life skills. Other responses address more emotional needs, such as “how to be brave,” “how to be kind,” and “how to be proud of myself.” That last one breaks my heart.
Here are the top 30 things kids wish were school subjects:
- How to be a YouTube star
- How to look after pets
- How to cook my favorite meal
- How to be good at video games
- How to eat healthily
- How to recycle
- How to be brave
- How to cheer someone up
- How to make people laugh
- How to be proud of myself
- How to be kind
- How to call emergency services
- How to understand my feelings
- How to look after plants
- How to tell a good joke
- How to make friends
- How to style my hair
- How to cross a road safely
- How to support my community
- How to respect other people
- How to be well behaved
- How to tie my laces
- How to get on with my siblings
- How to be polite
- How to be a better listener
- How to paint my nails
- How to forgive people
- How to make toast
- How to wash my hands
- How to brush my hair
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