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What shall I teach my son?

What HN thinks

A parenting question that somehow became a referendum on capitalism, AI, Latin, and the derivation of e.

Teach values, not career paths
Parents can't predict the job market 20 years out, so they should instill values, curiosity, and decision-making skills and let kids find their own passions.
Money comes first, passion later
Others argue jobs paying a decent living are scarcer, so kids should be steered toward employable skills, with music or art kept as hobbies.
Broad fundamentals still matter
Reading, an instrument, a second language, and math like calculus are defended as lasting foundations for learning, thinking, and a fuller life, regardless of AI.

Consensus: There is no consensus on career steering, though most agree literacy and broad learning remain valuable and dismiss the idea that AI makes education pointless.

Recommended in the comments

LTspice (tool): Mentioned as able to handle much of the calculus in analog circuit design, though understanding the math still helps.

Summarised by Claude from the comment thread 3 days ago.

Points: 442
Comments: 642
Posted: 2026-10-20 by Curiositry
Category: Education

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