Harsh Truths About School That Nobody Wants To Know

7 Harsh Truths About School That Nobody Wants To Know

School is supposed to be a place where we learn, grow, and prepare for our future. But is it really doing that? Or is it holding us back from pursuing our true passions and potential? In this blog post, I will share with you seven harsh truths about school that nobody wants to know, but everyone will accept sooner or later.

1. School is stopping you from pursuing your dreams

How many times have you heard someone say, "I wish I could do what I love, but I have to study for this exam"? Or, "I have a great idea, but I don't have time to work on it because of school"? School is forcing you to be good at plenty of irrelevant subjects that have nothing to do with your dreams. Instead of encouraging you to explore your interests and talents, school is making you conform to a standardized curriculum that does not suit your individual needs and goals.

2. School has nothing to do with making a lot of money

Many people think that going to school is the key to making a lot of money. They believe that getting good grades, going to a prestigious college, and getting a degree will guarantee them a high-paying job and a comfortable life. But this is not true. School does not teach you how to make money. It teaches you how to be a slave of money. It teaches you to work hard for someone else, to follow orders, to compete with others, and to settle for less than you deserve. School does not teach you how to be an entrepreneur, an innovator, or a leader. It does not teach you how to create value, solve problems, or make a difference in the world.

3. School teaches you a lesson and gives you a test. The real world gives you a test and then teaches you a lesson.

School is based on a linear and predictable model of learning. You are given a lesson, you memorize some facts, you take a test, and you move on to the next lesson. You are rewarded for regurgitating what you have been told, not for understanding what you have learned. But the real world is not like that. The real world is complex, dynamic, and uncertain. You are faced with challenges, opportunities, and failures. You have to learn by doing, by experimenting, by failing, and by adapting. You have to learn from your own experience, not from someone else's.

4. School grades are just the outcome of your memory, not your intelligence

School grades are supposed to measure your intelligence, your knowledge, and your skills. But they don't. They measure your memory, your obedience, and your conformity. They measure how well you can recall what you have been taught, how well you can follow instructions, and how well you can fit in with the system. They do not measure your creativity, your curiosity, your critical thinking, or your problem-solving skills. They do not measure your potential, your passion, or your purpose.

5. School does not want a nation of thinkers. It wants a nation of workers.

School was designed to produce workers for the industrial age. It was meant to train people to do repetitive, routine, and standardized tasks. It was meant to produce obedient, compliant, and loyal employees. It was not meant to produce thinkers, innovators, and leaders. It was not meant to produce people who can question, challenge, and change the status quo. It was not meant to produce people who can think for themselves, make their own decisions, and take responsibility for their own lives.

6. School teaches you to follow rules, not to break them. But only the rule breakers are the ones who succeed.

School teaches you that there is one right way to do things. It teaches you that there are rules that you have to follow, and that if you break them, you will be punished. It teaches you to be afraid of making mistakes, taking risks, and trying new things. It teaches you to be a follower, not a leader. But the truth is, the most successful people in the world are the ones who break the rules. They are the ones who dare to be different, to think outside the box, to challenge the norms, and to create their own path. They are the ones who make mistakes, take risks, and try new things. They are the ones who are leaders, not followers.

7. School teaches you to be a good consumer, not a good producer. But in today's world, it's more important than ever to be able to create value.

School teaches you to be a good consumer. It teaches you to buy things, to use things, and to throw things away. It teaches you to depend on others, to rely on others, and to consume what others produce. It does not teach you to be a good producer. It does not teach you to make things, to create things, and to share things. It does not teach you to be independent, to be self-reliant, and to produce what you consume. It does not teach you to be able to create value, for yourself and for others.

Conclusion

School is not what it seems. It is not a place where we learn, grow, and prepare for our future. It is a place where we are conditioned, limited, and manipulated. It is a place where we are taught to be mediocre, not to be extraordinary. It is a place where we are taught to survive, not to thrive.

But it does not have to be this way. We can change it. We can create our own education, our own learning, and our own future. We can be the ones who decide what we want to learn, how we want to learn, and why we want to learn. We can be the ones who pursue our dreams, not someone else's. We can be the ones who make a lot of money, not by being a slave of money, but by creating value. We can be the ones who learn from the real world, not from a textbook. We can be the ones who use our intelligence, not our memory. We can be the ones who are thinkers, not workers. We can be the ones who break the rules, not follow them. We can be the ones who are producers, not consumers.

We can be the ones who know the truth about school, and who act on it.

Created by Museli Mulaima