I mean to function without being babysat, not (only) from an economic perspective.
I'm not suggesting in any way a class-based education system, which are awful. I'm simply stating that if you are poor, your best bet is to pursue whatever education lands you the best possible job.
It helps to first discuss what the purpose of the education system is before trying to reform it.
In my view, the purpose should be:
- enable each individual to function independently in society.
For poor individuals, a technical education that helps land you a good job is absolutely great and is an enabling factor for many things to come.
For individuals from richer families with a wide array of opportunities (e.g., middle class in the west), no doubt a traditional liberal arts education is fantastic.
Being a (part-time) youtuber myself, can I ask what you are using for audio?
It is indeed great!