I know what you're thinking; high school gives you the fundamentals for your future. Uh, not so fast. Although it does set the ground work, it fails to completely prepare you for life after school. Let me explain.
Don't get me wrong here; I agree that Math, Science, English and Social Studies are all building blocks for future success but I think the school system fails to implement the most obvious studies. You're taught subjects throughout high school that are basically meant to make you money when put to use. Your knowledge or expertize in a specific field ultimately makes you money to survive. What blows my mind is the failure to teach how to manage the money you make. Investments, saving, spending habits, etc. This has to be one of the biggest over sights in our solar system. There are a lot of people making decent money, yet some how maintain a huge amount of debt. Still unsure how the school system missed this one. Who knows, maybe they want you in debt.
Second; relationships. This should be a given. Your partner determines a lot about your future; Financially, emotionally and maybe even physically.
Your home is NOT your biggest investment, your partner is! What's sad is that the majority of people place more thought into what car they're about to lease than their potential life long partner. The school system should at least teach the basics. Look for someone who's giving, caring, positive, smart, motivated, etc.
Ask yourself, would I go into business with this person?
In reality that's what you're doing because if worse comes to worse (and it probably will) and you do end up parting ways, you can bet that your break-up/divorce will end up costing you financially and emotionally.
The current divorce rate is 50%. Just imagine all those couples that are unhappy but stay together for kids, finances, and/or comfort.
Anyway, in the end you're gonna do what you're gonna do. =D
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