I actually graduated from one of the only (at that time) Colleges that had Survival as a prerequisite to graduate with any Degree, from and AA in arts to a Degree in Out Door Rec.

Though I would say that most people I run across are ill prepared for any adversity, from a flat tire (thought not safe to change on the highways) to truly getting lost. One friend of mines survival plan is to just be near me. I find most of this appalling..

Kids these days seem happier to sit around and play games than to go out side and play.. Or I should say that kids around me seem to be that way.. Hell I ride my bike more than they ride there bikes.

I agree This should be standard teaching for children at an appropriate age.