Yep! It is pretty damn sad that after 12+ years, so many kids are not in the least bit prepared for adulthood. As I have said before, they have a 'captive audience'. So much good could have been done, with parents benefiting as well. It takes 12+ years to learn the basics of english, math, science, and all the BS about our history? All that time and ignoring the importance of respect, gratitude, morals, ethics, unity, accountability, etc?
If we aren't getting the right people in positions of leadership, we are doomed. Just a matter of time.