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The current education system effectively equips students for the future by providing foundational skills like literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking. While not perfect, schools incorporate technology and project-based learning to adapt to changing job markets. Programs in STEM fields, arts, and vocational training offer diverse pathways. Additionally, schools encourage teamwork and problem-solving, key competencies in any future career. Despite challenges, the education system continually adapts to meet societal needs, ensuring students have the essential tools for success.

While i do agree that the current education system is fine, it can be improved a lot. For example, though it teaches essential skills for jobs in the future, it fails to address basic life skills like how to pay taxes. Economics classes are there, but optional, and because of this not many people take it, even though economics skills is very important if people want to manage their money effectively.

I understand your concern about life skills, but many schools are beginning to integrate financial literacy into their curricula. Subjects like economics are becoming more accessible, addressing these gaps. Additionally, extracurricular programs and community initiatives often supplement such education. While there is room for improvement, the current system offers foundational skills and is evolving to include essential life competencies.

I'm afraid this is still not adequate. Students can always choose to not take economics classes or extracurriculars, simply because they are not interested, and would rather take classes they think are fun or easy. Economics (and other life skills) classes should be a part of the core curriculum, not just optional. When kids grow up and have no money skills, they have a very high chance of losing all their money.

The participant in favor emphasized the adaptability of the education system and its foundational skills, while the participant against pointed out critical gaps in life skill education, specifically financial literacy. Both sides demonstrated valid points, but the lack of evidence and stronger counterarguments left room for improvement in the debate.