Compliance Over Competence

Over the years many schools have prioritized compliance and indoctrination over equipping students with practical, life-enhancing skills. Students are conditioned to follow rigid schedules, memorize facts, and adhere to authority, rather than being encouraged to think critically or explore real-world applications. For instance something as simple as the importance of morning sunlight for brain health and metabolism is rarely, if ever, taught. Instead of fostering independent learning, the system churns out individuals who excel at following rules, often at the expense of understanding how to navigate the complexities of their own biology and world around them. 

Practical knowledge that could empower students, such as the role of sunlight in vitamin D production or the effects of artificial light on blood sugar and insulin levels are important to understand. Above the 35th latitude, where winter sunlight fails to provide sufficient vitamin D, kids should be taught potential health concerns they might face later in life so they know how to fix it. The lack of education on how red light might mitigate blood sugar spikes, shows a system more invested in producing obedient workers than informed, healthy individuals. This raises serious questions about whether schools are designed to liberate minds or merely to mold them into conformity.
And this is just regarding health.  Don't get me going on the other aspects of life such as: filling out taxes, responsible budgeting, balancing a bank account, navigating relationships, etc. There are many things that can benefits a young person's life to prepare them for the world, but instead they are left with memorizing 50 types of pigs and cows (real world example from my household).  There is definitely something to be said for the trend of homeschoolers out there.
Much Love, Lynn 

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