So I just watched an awesome video on the education system and how it is very corrupt. I recently got my laptop for Christmas as some of you may know, and I downloaded he Ted Talks app. I love Ted Talks because everyone that speaks there opens your mind up to a new perspective on life and the things that happen within it. So, I went to the most watched section and I saw a video on how "School kills Creativity" which I thought was perfect for someone like me and like everyone who can relate to many bloggers as we all really want the same thing; to be heard, to have an opinion, and to share our ideas (whether it's on makeup, or fashion, or whatever!) The speaker of this video is Sir Ken Robinson. He is a an advocate for creative people! And I think I happen to be one of them.
(sorry if it's not centered) x
So I have put up the video here and I promise that it will not waste our time. It really opened up my mind and made me realize things that I have never felt or recognized before. It is 20 minutes long but don't worry there are some funny parts in there so you won't get bored at all.
There's also another video that you visual people will love I will put it down below as well.
I felt so moved that I actually sent a message to him about the Canadian education system and my feelings and opinions on it. I have a strong opinion and I will copy and paste it down below.
My opinion/story
So to begin my message to you I know you're probably not going to read this but I'm going to send it you anyways so I can get this off of my mind to someone that understands the troubles of kids my age (which is 17) and the education system and how it is set up. Let me tell you a bit about myself, I live in Canada where we have one of the highest education rates just to go to school and "do the best we can do so we make the most amount of money in the end". In Canada it is so expensive that people go into major amount of debt that can only be paid off if you end up getting a job when you're done your degree, diploma, or whatever. How on earth are we as 17 and 18 years olds supposed to pay for something of this amount? And by amount I mean up to $250,000 in debt! (Depending what you go for and how long the program takes). My personal opinion about the Canadian education system is that they are putting way too many expectations on their youth. In order for someone to go to school you either take out student loans or get someone else to pay it for you (e.g. your rich parents or grandparents; which not all kids have). If you are one of those kids who are less fortunate (not meaning poor) to not have your schooling paid for, you have to pay for it yourself; which means getting a job. Getting a job isn't always the easiest and is not practical for teenagers who are already under pressure for grades to even be considered or accepted. It's simply this...
1. You have a job to pay for your school and work many hours and don't get good grades. This just leads you down a path where, you have bad grades and no acceptances to colleges or universities in the end.
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2. You don't have a job which allows you more time to work and focus on your schooling. Not having a job means you're going into a lot of debt; which means you might not not be able to pay it off for about 5-10 years... if you end up getting a job with your degree you got.
People in my generation are also put under another stress; the baby-boom era. We are at the bottom of an inverted triangle that is never going to be turned the right way ever again. People are having less and less kids because of their jobs and because of the economy which come down to education and money. We (as in my era) are going to have to take care of all of these people and going to have to pay off all their debt and pay towards their pension; which is going to be a heck of a lot of money considering the population difference.
I just recently got a laptop for Christmas this year and downloaded the Ted Talks app, I found your video on "School kills Creativity" and it really moved me to message you. I also went to your website and watched another video of someone drawing out one of your talks on a white board which mainly focused on ADHD and how out schooling revolves around the Industrial Movement. I also loved this video.
I am one of those people who you mentioned. I am a creative person that would really like to do Interior Design or a Major event planner. I just love being around huge events and I love planning things out ever since I was little. But in my mind and all around me I have been told to forget it because "you'll never succeed in that area of work". But in my heart I know I will be my happiest if I do do this type of work. Ever since I was 6 years old I said that I wanted to be a dentist and stuck with it because it made my parents happy. What I have realized by watching this video is that you need to make yourself happy in everything you do and do everything for yourself and for no one else. You've moved me to help others around me that are my age and are applying to universities, and to tell them about their full potential and to do things for themselves and not for others.
Sincerly,
A kid who wants to make a difference in the education system in Canada.
a.k.a Jamie
I hope you guys don't find this post too annoying but I'd really love to get my opinion out there and really just get it off my chest to someone that understand me and my feelings.
Don't be afraid to leave comments or tell me anything, as I love this topic very much!!!
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