The Necessity of Including Life Education in Chinese Basic Education Curricula

Abstract

Teenagers are at a critical stage of physical and mental development. They embody the prospects for the nation. The incorporation of life education into basic education curricula poses positive effects on adolescents’ development of a fundamental understanding of life and its purpose. This study aims to provide a brief overview of global practices in life education, review current life education research in China, and analyze the necessity of including life education in adolescent schooling.