If we really want to improve the outcomes from both parenting and our educational systems...

.........we should start teaching the young'uns about the real world (and practical aspects) of money, finance, compound interest, credit, debt, taxation, balancing a check book, reading a profit and loss statement and balance sheet, savings and investing.  Wouldn't it be lovely if most of us folks in the US of A accepted the responsibility for our own financial well being, rather than relying on a company or government?  A good first step towards that ideal would be teaching that it is possible......and interesting.........and stimulating.........and rewarding...........and fun.