Bear Grylls has accused schools of failing to give children “an edge in life”, arguing that “so much of education” is boring.
The Chief Scout and TV survival expert, who is a father of three, said traditional education was “falling short”.
“It’s never been a tougher time for young people than right now,” said the old Etonian, 48, who is famed for his Born Survivor and other adventure series.
“There’s more anxiety, more pressure, more uncertainty than ever before. The world is ever faster, ever more competitive.
“So much of education, even life skills education, is often so boring. And I think so much school education ill equips students and young people for the real battles of life, the sort of skills that really matter in life rooted in attitudes, relationships, and skills and knowledge.”
Grylls, who was educated at Ludgrove School and Eton College, where the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex were also pupils, said school underfunding was partly to blame.
