They don't. I forgot his name but the founder of America's modern school system said: "The purpose of this education system is not to produce men of letters, but drones to turn the gears of industry. " For those not understanding late 19th century vernacular, "men of letters " ment basic education.
This isn’t the way to win the argument with the general population, but why does the government care whether anyone’s children are educated or not?
They don't. I forgot his name but the founder of America's modern school system said: "The purpose of this education system is not to produce men of letters, but drones to turn the gears of industry. " For those not understanding late 19th century vernacular, "men of letters " ment basic education.
I like that quote.