Things I wish they had taught us at school
Autumn and winter are taking turns as we approach the end of the year.
The season where the city sparkles has arrived.
I'm Yuko Takasugi, a certified public psychologist in charge of Wednesdays.
I was struck by a terrible cold until around last week, and I had to rely entirely on Tora-san...😅
I think I'm finally recovering starting today...
Tora-san's article from yesterday...
She wrote about some very important things, didn't she...
That's right.
Health education should be incredibly important for living life, yet there are overwhelmingly few adults who can talk about it...
Before I became an adult...
Things I wish they had taught us at school...
I saw an article somewhere with that title...
Sex education (human rights education)
The process from pregnancy and childbirth to child-rearing
How politics works (the importance of participating in elections)
How money works
The difference between criticism and condemnation
Assertive conversation
English speaking
How to apply makeup
If you're feeling down, it's usually because of the atmospheric pressure
I was never taught any of the above in a way that felt real, not at school, and certainly not at home.
I didn't even get the information I needed after entering society—it almost makes me wonder if they were hiding it on purpose❓
Especially in my case, it wasn't until I developed mastitis after giving birth that I learned what breast milk is made of...
And I learned that from a friend.
The fact that I never had the opportunity to be taught by anyone until then... it's crazy, isn't it...
That thought is what leads to the "Life Stories" project I'm working on now...
If possible, I want them to at least teach the knowledge necessary to survive in society while students are still in school.
And since some people start working in junior high school, I sincerely hope they teach it during compulsory education...
Isn't it about time to change the compulsory education curriculum❓
Or perhaps it's time to elevate the status of home economics and health and physical education subjects❓
Is it just nonsense to think that way...
I suspect that the reason there is so much demand for "Life Stories" is because these things aren't being fully conveyed in regular classes.
So, next week I have a suicide prevention seminar for high school students.
I wonder if they'll be able to receive it?
