A Vicious Cycle
We need to "put knowledge on paper" because employers set the bar high—not for spirit or character, but for the number of diplomas. It’s a vicious cycle that seems to suit everyone, as soon even cleaning jobs require a diploma. Meanwhile, we mourn missed opportunities and real talents get lost because values have shifted long ago.
Kids Should Learn, Not Just Graduate
Yes, kids should learn—not just finish school. They should learn to live a happy, fulfilling life without becoming hedonistic. But college often means one thing beyond exams: partying. No matter how many clichés we repeat, young adults live by what we’ve taught them. If we haven’t shown them how to learn for the joy of knowledge and apply it daily, they’ll just become info-packed humans who don’t deliver the results their diplomas promise.
Young Adults
Today’s youth quickly face the weight of responsibility, shaped by expectations from specialized elementary schools and parents fearful of failure.
And they reject it. Rightfully so, because this success-driven image harms young minds and makes truly learning life impossible. So when it’s time to choose a career—or better yet, a calling—and make adult decisions, they often opt for uninterested further studies, extending a childhood free of real responsibility.
The Trap
Hundreds of kids waste time this way, waiting for change. No parent says anymore: "Son, you need a solid trade." There’s no fitting training or chance for young adults to stand on their own. If they must be employees, they want comfort and financial perks. Kids with no motivation beyond money and survival will know a bit about everything but nothing deeply. This dilutes every diploma-requiring profession.
Thriving in Life
Young people with multiple degrees often start life at a disadvantage compared to those without any. Why?
1. Their teenage years focus on further studies and success, not on genuine, thoughtful personal growth. This makes it hard to see life and themselves clearly.
2. Their motivation isn’t built on meaningful dreams or self-fulfillment but on chasing today’s idea of success. They miss real achievements, which often leads to unhappy, overworked lives and mental health struggles.
The Future Vision
There are many detailed studies on the consumption habits of college students, their lifestyle, and how unhealthy their diets can be. We also know how many find jobs after graduation.
But no one measures how many, with delayed responsibility and emotional instability, will live relatively happy, active, and content lives.
Currently, students make up a big part of consumers, but consumption isn’t a future. A true future means building a stable family.
One Possible Solution
Let’s clear minds and raise kids for life, not just the economy. Employers shouldn’t be spoiled either—they want to extract (perceived) knowledge and skills but rarely invest in teaching real, practical expertise.
Diploma hoarding and the lack of time and focus to truly master a profession only create a workforce with diluted knowledge. This has no long-term benefit for individuals or society.
