Whilst some argue that it is sensible to teach school kids how to become a good parent in future, I believe this type of subject would not be appropriate for an average pupil.
School may be considered the first education a child gets and it’s crucial to not only focus on the traditional subjects like math or science, but also consider preparing kids for the next chapters of their lives. As marriage and being parent is one of the most challenging stages in a person lifespan, it would make sense to be prepared to whatever is on its way beforehand. For example, already existing communication classes may have additions of how to act towards a toddler, or what to consider while talking to a child. This type of soft skills would be vital for a teenager in future.
On the other hand, I would argue that while the idea sounds good, it being taught to teenagers wouldn’t affect much simply because they cannot understand the idea of having kids just yet. As they wouldn’t realize the seriousness and scale of the matter, they probably will not pay attention and gain much from it. At the same time, there is a high risk of miseducation as the topic may heavily be affected by personal experiences. A tutor or a teacher’s training may be misleading and kids of this age would not be mature enough to call it out and potentially make unforgiving mistakes in future. For me, education of this type would not be fitting to a mind of an average teenager and that is why parental schools are for adults.
To conclude, while I believe that education on how to be a good parent is very important for anyone, I don’t think it is appropriate for schoolers and can lead to errors in their future life.
