Things which are taught in schools are a load of crap?

Good question. I believe our education system is going down the drain. Teaching really starts at home, but so many parents are so "submissive" to their careers, their kids are sometimes not the focus. As society progresses in the corporate world, people become more chained to their desks at work creating a more submissive environment overall. The curriculum is not crap, I just think students lack motivation and inspiration. Teaching is left up to teachers to make learning fun and effective, while parents are suppose to encourage and motivate their kids to learn something opposed to telling them they are supposed to go to school just to go. I am starting to work with younger people, and the lack of education is pretty evident. When I was in school, I was challenged to think critically, and question anyone without being reprimanded. Colleges and universities tend to encourage people to be outspoken, to debate, and to make a valid point. Back to your original question...I don't think education is intended to make people submissive. I just believe there are not enough leaders out there to inspire, to think outside the norm, and to encourage anymore.