The education we receive during our high school years is one of the most important. It is the last structured learning environment we find ourselves in before we face the “real world”. The next step into adulthood involves a series of major life changes, which may include going to college, starting an entry-level job, living independently, or even having children. With so many big changes being experienced by today's youth, the inclusion of additional classes that teach financial responsibility, expanded sexuality education, and that tell students which college degrees to pursue would greatly improve higher education. One of the most important skills for an adult to possess is knowing how to be financially responsible. The reality of paying bills, building a credit history, and budgeting properly comes quickly with life after high school. A realistic expectation about 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 major purchases and also when applying for a job, so a basic knowledge about credit reporting would be of great help. In 2012, a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that 47% of employers used credit score reports to determine which candidate to hire (Rivlin). Setting a proper budget can be a financial lifesaver when you're just starting out on your own with a less than ideal income. About 13% of people aged 18 to 29 move back home with their parents (Dunn). Educating high school students about finances will help create the foundation for a more successful, independent lifestyle. Today's education system, in general, lacks a strong transmission of sexual education. degree to pursue. With these lessons, high school students will have a better understanding of where to go in life and how to make better decisions when it's time to think more independently. Works Cited Concannon, Kevin. "How much does it cost to raise a child?" United States Department of Agriculture. np, August 14, 2013. Web. November 20, 2013.Dunn, Alan. “Launch Failure: Adult Children Return Home.” Forbes. Np, June 6, 2012. Web. November 26, 2013. Plumer, Brad. “Only 27% of 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 the Job Search.” The New York Times. The New York Times Company, May 11, 2013. Web. November 26, 2013. “Risky Sexual Behavior.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Np, 26 August 2013. Web. 26 November 2013.