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Re:The financial literacy industrial complex by BuyMyBitcoins on Monday September 20, 2021 @01:24PM (#28596273)
Education is a kind of solution but effectiveness is also a factor. I went through D.A.R.E and a whole host of other health and mindfulness classes. Just because you educated someone doesn’t mean they’re going to become immune to what you’re trying to teach them to avoid. Drugs, crime, and overeating are always going to be issues no matter how much “education” you throw at young people.
Re:The financial literacy industrial complex by jopsen on Monday September 20, 2021 @06:46PM (#28600015)
My point exactly, the focus on education is likely misplaced.

Sure, personal responsibility is not without importance.

But we don't solve obesity or poverty through education. We all know to eat healthy and exercise.

Making the right choices easier often has a bigger effect.