What knowledge and understanding is required to be a contributing adult and member of society?
What concepts have helped you become a competent adult? What concepts do you wish you had a better of, in order to be a contributing and informed member of society? What subjects are important for adolescents to learn in order to understand the world around them and fulfill their responsibilities when they reach adulthood?
Having a common sense approach to all situations is advantageous. This together with a sense of fairness, a thirst for useful and reliable information and learning from experience and mistakes will help anyone develop into a responsible and informed member of society The young today have far more choices and opportunities than any previous generation and with the rise of the internet it can be easier for them to realise their aspirations and become successful in whatever field they choose. Being highly specialised in one particular field can often leave young people at a disadvantage so it is advisable to have a sound 'cross the board' knowledge in a wide range of subjects as well as the main subject that they hope to pursue as a career. It is wise to remember that learning does not always equate with understanding so in order to have an in depth insight into a subject it is is necessary to apply.the things learned in theory to a practical setting.
I feel just being able to keep a job and pay your own way and taxes. Staying out of trouble and off of assistance programs.
Getting married and having a family you care fore takes it a step farther.
Well, let's see.. I haven't seen one like this before. I'm usually in the Heart, but it makes me think.
We contribute spiritually, like Monks, the devout, through prayer, meditation and inspiration and service to uplift others. We contribute as philanthropists and humanitarians with aid and food programmes around the world.
We contribute to science and technology such as in medicine, electronics, space exploration; we contribute through nature and agriculture, such as farming, planting, growing food ...resevoirs for water, etc
We contribute to the marine industries such as fishing, wildlife and nature; we contribute in the family, growing children and instilling morals and etiquette.
We contribute through education through schools, colleges, universities; We contribute through religion via churches, stupors, mosques, Gurdhwaras ....to instill moral values, faith and hope in Something Higher. To help us grow and progress.
We contribute through architecture, planning, roads and environmental improvements. It goes on ...
We need cleaners, scavengers, health systems, political systems
One needs education, experience and knowledge, and a body of common sense attributable to the fact that we are humans with developed minds. Lots more.
Financial literacy, how to budget, and how to tell yourself NO so you can save now for long term goals
by Grace Marguerite Williams 6 years ago
and self-sufficient is far better than to consistently having them handouts and creating a permanent dependent class. When society teaches people to be independent & self-sufficient, they become a contributing member of society. Conversely, when society always gives people monetary...
by Dr Freddie Haddox 13 years ago
Consider this, the number of older people that will be alive (and maybe not so well), within the United States of America, and in other world societies will become so great, sooner that later, that systems, medical and otherwise will not be available to care for them all. What do we do as a global...
by juliehess 15 years ago
what do you think is the age of accountabilty?
by x 10 years ago
Nothing interests me anymore. It's all just marking time and waiting to die. That sucks and is no way to live. Contributing to society via my scribblings on HubPages used to be my interest, but that seems to have disappeared. Simultaneously contributing to society and having fun while doing it...
by x 14 years ago
Every time someone reads one of your hubs...If they enjoyed it or gained knowledge from it, then you have just contributed to society.It is as simple and easy as that.
by Caroline Paulison Andrew 11 years ago
How much should teens contribute to auto expenses?We have one child about to get her driver's license and one getting his permit this summer. What do you make your teenage drivers help pay for when: 1) They only borrow the family car; or, 2) They have their own car? What percent of these items do...
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