From Destruction to Transformation
What is the purpose of education? To ignite the spark of curiosity in children, to fuel their creativity and inner drive, or to mold them into cogs in a machine, serving the utilitarian or authoritarian narratives of the powerful? Yet, in its prolonged distortion, the temple of education is riddled with holes, leaking from every corner, crushing the vitality and hope of the young. Our education system is gravely ill—its heart misaligned, its actions perverse. It is not our children who need educating, but we, the adults, who must learn anew.
Natural Sciences: From Dragon-Slaying Swords to Kindling Stars
Our mathematics and physics education has been reduced to a cage of formulas, problem sets, and exams. Young minds pour their energy into mastering “dragon-slaying swords,” only to find no dragons to slay, leaving behind a bubble of wasted intellect and stifled creativity. Why not kindle children’s passion for exploring the universe’s mysteries? Why not teach simple, foundational principles and scientific thinking that serve them for life? Why not guide them to discover their own passions, unleashing their creative potential?
The transformative power of science and technology was once sidelined by a monolithic, controlling mindset, until foreign cannons breached our gates. Yet today, education cloaks itself in false profundity, overcomplicating simple truths, leaving countless youths to labor fruitlessly until their hair turns gray.
The Way Forward: Start at home—take children to science museums, conduct simple experiments, and ignite their curiosity. Schools should embrace project-based learning, letting students explore real-world problems to grasp scientific principles. Policymakers must reform assessment systems, moving beyond rote memorization to evaluate creativity and inquiry. Only then can science education evolve from a factory of “problem-solvers” into a fertile ground for innovation.
Social Sciences: From Dogma to the Pursuit of Truth
Our education in economics, politics, and anthropology is even more deplorable. It begins with predetermined stances, then debates “right” and “wrong,” blending truth with fiction, veiling reality in ambiguity. Half is universal principle, half is “special characteristics”; half is global, half is “tradition.” Fallacies are peddled as gospel, dross is dressed up as wisdom. The average student is left bewildered, the cunning exploit it as a tool, and the truly wise shun it like refuse. Such education extinguishes conscience, stifles independent thought, and shrouds minds in fog.
The Way Forward: Families should encourage children to read diverse books and question the reliability of sources. Schools must introduce debate and case studies to foster critical thinking. Policymakers should depoliticize curricula, opening historical archives to let students engage with unfiltered truth. Only by making questioning and exploration the heartbeat of the classroom can social sciences transform from a cage of ideology into a beacon of truth.
Sports and Arts: From Barren Desert to Vibrant Oasis
Sports and arts education lie as barren deserts, not nourishing body and soul but hijacked by grand narratives, reduced to tools of utility. Sports are not about health and joy but the chase for medals; arts are not a canvas for free expression but an arena for competition. This betrays the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
The Way Forward: Parents should run, dance, or create alongside their children, finding joy in movement and expression. Schools must increase time for sports and arts, integrating interdisciplinary activities—like exploring math through music’s rhythm. Governments should fund community sports fields and art centers, making them accessible to all. Only by returning to their essence can sports and arts become an oasis for the soul, not a stage for vanity.
Reimagining Education: From Selection to Empowerment
Our education does not shape children—it crushes them. It does not fulfill dreams—it sifts them through a merciless sieve. It does not create value—it generates bubbles that destroy it. The root of this malaise lies in education’s misaligned heart, warped by utilitarianism and control, straying far from its student-centered core
The Way Forward: Begin at home—reject the tyranny of grades and nurture children’s passions. Schools should adopt personalized education, tailoring paths to each student’s interests and strengths. Policymakers must reduce the weight of high-stakes exams, promote holistic evaluations, and leverage AI and online platforms to offer customized learning. A future-oriented education should foster creativity, adaptability, and global awareness, empowering every child to shine in a rapidly changing world.
The Future Lies in Our Children
The younger generation rises like the rising sun—their potential is the hope of our nation and people. The transformation of education begins with rejecting utilitarianism, starting in every family, with every act of defiance. Let us build a true education—one guided by curiosity, winged by creativity, and oriented toward the future. Stop crushing our children. Let them soar in a sky of freedom, radiating their unique light!
