Which is more important; academic learning or real life learning? In today's world, more emphasis is put on academic learning because it is good grades, not good morals that help children get into college and find good jobs. However, both must be implemented in order for a child to succeed in the real world. The biggest goal in academic learning is the "development of the ability to think critically (Weiten 32)." This includes "purposeful reasoned, goal-directed …showed first 75 words of 365 total…

…showed last 75 words of 365 total…order for them to succeed in life, children must be subjected to both academic learning in schools and real life learning at home. In conclusion, children must posses intelligence and character, for that is the goal of true education. Works Cited Bergeson, Dr. Terry. What Our Kids Should Know and Be Able to Do. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. 2001 <http://www.k12.wa.us./curriculuminstruct/EALRs.asp>. Weiten, Wayne. Psychology Themes & Variations. CT: Wadsworth, 2001.