The education we receive throughout our high school years is one of the most important. It is the last structured learning environment we find ourselves in before facing the “real world”. This next step toward adulthood means a number of major life changes, which may include going to college, starting an entry-level job, living independently, or even having children. With so many major changes endured by today's youth, the inclusion of additional courses teaching financial responsibility, more in-depth sex education, and telling students which college degree to pursue would greatly improve high school education. One of the most important skills to have as an adult is knowing how to be financially responsible. The reality of paying bills, building a credit history, and good budgeting comes quickly after high school. A realistic forecast of the cost of bills in an average household would reiterate the importance of a good career. Credit scores are of great importance when it comes to making large purchases and even applying for a job. Therefore, basic knowledge about credit reporting would be greatly beneficial. In 2012, a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 47% of employers used credit reports to determine which candidate to hire (Rivlin). Budgeting correctly can be a financial lifesaver when you're starting out on your own with a less-than-ideal income. About 13% of people aged 18 to 29 end up returning to their parents (Dunn). Educating high school students about finances will help create the foundation for a more successful and independent lifestyle. The current education system, in general, lacks a solid tool for transmitting sex education...... middle of paper ......e degree to pursue. Through these lessons, high school students will better understand where to go in life and how to make better decisions when it is time to think more independently. Works CitedConcannon, Kevin. “What does it cost to raise a child?” United States Department of Agriculture. np, August 14, 2013. Web. November 20, 2013. Dunn, Alan. "Failed to Launch: Adult Children Go Home." Forbes. Np, June 6, 2012. Web. November 26, 2013. Plumer, Brad. "Only 27 Percent of College Graduates Have a Job Related to Their Major." The Washington Post. Np, May 20, 2013. Web. November 26, 2013. Rivlin, Gary. “The Long Shadow of Bad Credit in a Job Search.” November 26, 2013. “Risk Sexual Behavior.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, August 26, 2013. Web. 2013.