Why Aren’t We Taught About Love and Success in School?
In our fast-paced world, where achievement and progress often take center stage, it’s easy to forget that at the core of our human experience, two things truly matter: love and success.
But when you dig deeper, you realize that what we might be truly seeking is success in love itself. So, if this is the case—and many would agree that it is—why aren’t these fundamental aspects of life taught in schools?
We spend years in classrooms learning about chemistry, physics, math, and other subjects that equip us with technical knowledge. Yet, we graduate knowing little about how to navigate relationships, build a family, or understand the complex dynamics of love and success.
This glaring gap in education raises an important question: Why don’t we prioritize teaching the very skills that are essential to leading a fulfilled life?
Would you take that class?
I would have taken some classes on how to find true love and the importance of setting goals for yourself and your family.
The Importance of Love in Our Lives
Love is a universal language, one that transcends cultures, ages, and backgrounds.
It’s the foundation of our most meaningful relationships—whether with a partner, family, or friends. Despite its significance, love is rarely a topic of formal education. We’re left to learn about it through personal experience, trial and error, or, worse, from distorted portrayals in media.
This lack of education can lead to a host of problems.
Without guidance, young people may struggle to form healthy relationships, understand their own emotions, or navigate the inevitable challenges that come with love.
By the time we reach adulthood, many of us are still trying to figure out the basics of what it means to love and be loved.
The Relativity of Success
Success is another concept that’s often misunderstood.
We’re conditioned to think of success in terms of wealth, career achievements, or social status. But what about success in personal fulfillment, in the happiness of our families, or in the strength of our communities?
These forms of success are just as important, if not more so, yet they’re rarely discussed in educational settings.
Success in love and relationships often goes hand in hand with personal happiness. Studies have shown that strong relationships contribute significantly to our well-being and life satisfaction.
So why is this not a priority in our schools?
Why don’t we teach young people about the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, and mutual respect—all critical components of successful relationships?
The Case for a New Curriculum
If we agree that love and success are central to a meaningful life, then it’s time to rethink our educational priorities.
Imagine a curriculum that includes classes on relationships, emotional intelligence, and the dynamics of living together. Imagine teaching students how to define success for themselves, not just in terms of money or career, but in terms of personal fulfillment and happiness.
Such an education would not only prepare students for the workforce but for life.
It would equip them with the tools they need to build strong relationships, navigate life’s challenges, and find true success—success in love, family, and personal well-being.
Conclusion
As we continue to evolve as a society, it’s time to ask ourselves some hard questions about what we value and how we prepare our young people for the future.
Love and success are not just personal goals; they are the cornerstones of a thriving society. If we truly believe this, then it’s time to start teaching them in our schools.
After all, understanding the chemistry of relationships might be just as important as understanding the chemistry of elements.
And knowing how to balance the equations of love and success might be the most valuable lesson of all.
We must stop telling our offspring that success is as narrow as becoming a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, or whatever other high-class position we may imagine when we fundamentally know that if the garbage men disappear from this planet, the whole society will come to a stop in less then two weeks.
There is more to life than your resume and your personal title.
What if you become the next Einstein, but you never find out how it feels to lose yourself in someone else’s eyes on an August morning or the shivers you feel going down your spine the first time you hold someone else hand?
What if you become a billionaire but never get to experience the joy of rushing home to leave the world behind and be with your spouse and children?
Tragedy!
With love, yours truly, Cristian, in collaboration with ChatGPT.