It is often argued that financial management and personal budgeting should be mandatory subjects in secondary schools rather than skills learned later in adulthood. I agree with this opinion to a certain extent.
One important reason why I agree is that people will not waste their money in the future to study for a good financial management. The main reason is that pupils could obtain this knowledge in school. For instance a person who graduates from secondary school could find a more suitable university according to his budget or calculate how to distribute cash flow for daily living expenses, which clearly illustrates this point.
However, it is also true that these skills do not depend solely on theoretical knowledge. Some people believe those financial skills can only be gained only through real experience, as theoretical knowledge without practical application is quickly forgotten. Although this argument is sustainable and valid to some extent, I still believe that the lesson of financial management and personal budgeting ought to be necessary in secondary schools, as it will save time and money for pupils in the future.
In conclusion, while there are arguments on both sides, I still agree with the view of introducing this lesson as mandatory in schools. Overall, this view is more reasonable and beneficial when considering its long term impact on society.