If there is one subject that I think should be a required course in high schools it’s personal finance.  I wish as part of high school curriculum kids were taught how to balance a check book,  how to file tax returns,  how to apply for a loan,  how to set up a retirement account and how to avoid financial pitfalls,  such as acquiring debt.  Some schools offer it,  but do you honestly think a 16 year old is going to choose an elective on personal finance over robotics?  I know there are probably techno geeks who would scream out loud ...