One of the things I got sick of in the education circles was the desire to reach out and motivate the children, give them a reason to succeed, think of their feelings and self-esteem.

First, that junk has always been the responsibility of the parents and the community in which they live.

Second, has anyone ever landed a job that cared about your self-esteem or feelings? The business world is cold and harsh. The school systems are training wusses and wondering why it is failing.

They should take a close look at those countries whose education systems are succeeding. You’ll find one other core difference. Those countries do not have the nanny state. Either you succeed in school and the business world or you don’t eat.