A Waste?

In this day and age of high tech, every gizmo imaginable to look stuff up, go to school, educate yourself on nearly anything. I just don't understand why we are turning out so many young people unequipped for the work a day world. What do they do in school? Visit? Text? Sleep? Too many extracurricular activities? Too many sports? I don't get it. Are that many really throwing away their youth, when their minds are sharp, their memories good, and with nearly every opportunity anyone could ever want? Such a waste.

What do the schools do with all of this money, that so many districts have massive budget deficits? I don't even pretend to understand the financial world, or everything that has to come together to fund any institution, government, or business, for that matter. But I would certainly think they'd have to be held accountable for their actions. And how do they keep on getting by without producing a quality product for the money they receive?

If no child is supposed to be left behind, what are we talking, the ability to read, write, and count? What about some kind of skills? How are they going to support themselves, and maybe a family, one day? Mom and Dad aren't going to be around forever, and many don't even have that luxury to depend on. And most certainly, not forever, anyway. I still have to wonder, what are they teaching them in school? And why is it not sufficient to help them get good employment once they complete their education?

Personally, I think young people, and those supposedly qualified to guide them in their future choices, really need to research higher education, where they want to settle, and what kind of work is there. With the sky rocketing cost of college, and universities, they'd be a fool not to. If you aren't going to be able to support yourself on what you've chosen, how are those astronomical debts going to be paid? Older parents should not be saddled with the debt their offspring incur, unless they are well off, as many are not. And not really then. Once again, just my thoughts, out here in the country.

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