we should decide what we want to do, this is America!!!
2007-02-20 07:06:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
its because, at this point in your academic career, you have no idea (or at least they hope you don't) what you will spend your life studying and doing for a living. although it may seem like a waste of time to study spanish if you will be a biologist, they are just preparing you. the more subjects you have been taught, the more opportunities are available to you. also, in a way, all subjects are connected in one way or another. hey, you might be a biologist in spain, and spanish would be important!
hope this helps!
2007-02-20 07:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't go to school and study all of the different subjects, how can you be as well-rounded as possible and how can you be as prepared educationally for the job world? Slice-of-life experiences (day-to-day) are great, but you need a mixture of both. As for your statement regarding being able to choose what you want to do, you can. You can CHOOSE what subjects you wish to take to make your education better rounded. Some foreign countries such as Rusia and Japan don't get to do that--they have REQUIRED subjects. Knowing that makes the world of school less glum doesn't it?
2007-02-20 07:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely does a middle school or high school student know what they want to do for the rest of their life. Some college students and adults don't even know. You need a firm ackground in general ed (liberal arts education) before pursuing a specific area.
2007-02-20 07:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if we let a 12 year old decide their life, I really don't they would make the right decisions. By attending school and learning a variety of subjects you are broadening your knowledge. You are learning. If you are not forced to learn something, you may never learn that. I work with second graders, and some of them don't even know who our current president is! that is why we force them to learn about government, and how things work...
2007-02-20 07:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try having a conversation with someone who only knows about one thing. You can't do it. They only know the one subject and are so incredibly stupid about anything and everything else. You may as well be talking to a sack of hammers. Now, think about how boring it would be if that stupid person were you. You probably already think guys are pretty stupid, they only think about football and the "S" word,,, Imagine the whole world being like that. Uhggg! Broaden your horizons.
2007-02-20 07:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're dreams are to mumble the words... "supersize? or do u want fries with that", then go ahead and do it...just drop out, but i'll be the one tellin ya pass over the extra apple pies that are 2 for a dollar...or just don't live in the U.S. goodluck will all do respect.
2007-02-20 07:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by GoRgEoUs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get to high school you have many more options in choosing your classes. Some are required, but there are also elective classes that you can choose from (depends on what you are interested in). In college you have even more choices. Be patient.
2007-02-20 11:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Splib 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and then you'd really be prepared for the real world.
I'm sure "how to use your cell phone for fun and games" and "MySpace for beginners" would really help you find a job and support yourself.
2007-02-20 07:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋