-6 Being in school makes you think that the only way to get a job is by memorizing facts and names and dates and equations, when really it was supposed to be following your dreams while putting bread on the table. It's good for people who want to be mathematicians and astronomers, but what about the artists and dancers and such? So education can be good and bad, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I don't think education can be bad, because what if you don't make it successfully as an artist or dancer? You would have something to fall back on. Plus, school isn't just about math. You also learn history, science, language, composition, literature, vocabulary, art, music, and a variety of more stuff. I only see education as good.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

That's really smart of you, but I read this book called The Element by Ken Robinson that discussed how education can stop you and discourage you from what you really want to do, which is ultimately what will make you happy. Though, it is a good idea to have something to fall back on. I can see where you're coming from.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

as an artist( I aspire to become a musician like for example Steve Vai or Jordan Rudess), I accept the fact that if i follow my dreams, I might not make it big. I might not even have something as simple as bread to put on the table. But I will still follow my dream to the fullest extent possible. To me, education provides a sort of failsafe, in the case that I dont make enough to put bread on the table. It is like a brace or support that will allow me to chase my dreams, and gives me a second chance. If i can't make it big, my education will let me live nice and let me keep writing/playing music,even if only I will hear it.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I admire that, but what I was trying to say is education can stifle the dreams of people. It can make people think that the only things that are important, that will get you a job, is memorizing facts that dont exactly help you unless you become an accountant or a scientist or an archtect or something. In my school district, they took away choir. The only art form we have is art class now. I want to be an artist, and go to an art college, but if I don't pass my math class I can't. I understand how important math can be, but I just want kids like me not to be stifled by that. I want them to know that what's really important is happiness, by doing what you want to do, not what society wants you to do.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

It isn't stifling you unless you let it. Education isn't about memorising facts and equations. If that's all you're doing, you haven't learned anything. It's about using what you learn to your advantage. If anything, a good education further enables those who want to seek artistic careers to open broader doors for themselves. Realistically, if you are going to be an artist, you're going to need to hold down a steady job so that you actually have time and money to do what you love. No employer is going to hire you if you can't perform to their expectations, and school prepares you a great deal for this. Happiness and following your heart are definitely the most important things, but you would do better to a good foundation.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I guess I was wrong, thank you for the insight.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I think it depends on the education. Because some schools are really cruddy or the idea of education has been separated from the act of learning (standardized testing, I'm looking at you) education can be considered unhelpful, but generally I think it's very good. Except for very particular cases (go watch Jacob Barnett on TED Talks).

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Thanks, I appreciate your understanding. That's how I felt.

by Anonymous 11 years ago