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ONE REMEDY: Start teaching high school students PRACTICAL money management and what it takes to maintain financial health as an adult. At the present the vast majority of high schools do not require all students to take any classes that might cover this vital area. If only we taught them this, as well as nutrition and parenting skills, we would see those seeds come to fruition when they become adults. These classes should not be electives. Everyone should have to take them. If this was accomplished I feel that students would be more practical when approaching the question of debt as they begin their collegiate journey.

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