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Old 09-21-2008, 03:24 PM   #33
gothicusmaximus
 
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Originally Posted by JCC
What's relevant to learn is obviously subjective, and I agree with lucylucy. The current education system forces subjects onto pupils that don't give a fuck about them. I love English, but it shouldn't be compulsory if you don't care about English, at least not past literacy. The same with Maths, Science, any subject. Once you've reached competency, you should study what you want to study.
What do you consider 'competency?' I certainly don't think the average person should command less knowledge of Math, History, or English than he does upon graduating from high school. In fact, I believe he should command more.
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