As school is the first place for development of student in term of not only just studies, but also soft skills for instance, communication skill. I strongly agree with the notion that argue life skills are also crucial along with studies.
Firstly, to become the better version of ourself specially in school itself so it’s important to give priority to soft skills and not just hard skills like studies. Soft skills as stated working in group of people and helping each other so solve academic or having broad discussion of life related issues as it will help to learn more about problem solving skill and critical thinking skills. For instance, in many countries schools are giving important for balanced approach of soft skills and hard skills.
Secondly, traditional skills alone will not help anyone to succeed fully in their life. So in school there should be a daily at least 1 to 2 hrs of soft skill based lessons, so that it will help children to broaden their mindset, and also become mature at an early age. For example in few schools in my country I came across they have lot many soft skills based activities such as arts, music and many more apart from just academic subjects.
Admittedly, I understand that traditional subjects are all the time priority, as its help teachers to evaluate students well and even helps to get to know capabilities of individuals. but balanced approach of both will help in future.
In conclusion, it’s very crucial that schools should focus on both academics as well as soft skills as they are the backbone and to produce perfect individual.