I get it but, I really don't understand why. Lots of standardized testing, uniform curriculum and the push for everyone to attend college. That't the push these days. Everyone wants their daughters adn sons to be educated. Problem is, being educated doesn't necessitate that everyone earn a college degree.
Being educated means many things; making thoughtful decisions, being creative, acting in a civilized/adult-like manner, choosing ones career based on ones interests, formulating a way to solve problems, understanding the world and much, much more. College might be one way to accomplish for some, for others there might be a different and more appropriate way.
Perhaps high school is the only experience a person desires. It just might be that a young man or woman wants to be an apprentice in a particular area. Trade school could offer some the opportunity to progress. Still others might want to drive a semi...college is not needed here. There are endless other options/paths that a person may want to explore. So be it.
The bottom line is this...a university education isn't for everyone. At the rate we are going in American it appears as though this is the only option presented to young people. How sad.
Dick
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