Classes for Children.... If I Ran the School System

In school, children ought to be taught about money and business as a mandatory class. Parents who have debt or poor spending habits will not teach their children good methods. Children may not be taught to save, only to borrow. Having a class in school would benefit the economy by eliminating much debt, and boosting efficiency of those newly entering the workforce.

Health and healing would be another good class to teach early on. Holistic methods could be taught in addition to traditional methods. Then, it's possible there would be fewer cases for the emergency room or even the doctor's office, in part because people would grow up knowing how properly to care for themselves. Knowing how would make them more aware of their body, and encourage caution in their treatment of themselves.

Home repairs are a part of an average American's life. Knowing how to fix a toilet or sink, repair screens on a house, fill gaps in cement, or paint a room are useful tools to save a household a lot of money, and give a sense of empowerment to the homeowner.