Another brick in the wall

The education system as we know it is made up of dictators who want complete control over their audience, the students. For years now teachers have assumed control of the classroom. They have told a child to shut up when she/he had a question and discouraged any innovation because it wasn't aligned with the 'syllabus'. What exactly is the aim of this education system?

I entered school being excited, curious, enthusiastic and over the years moved on to be discouraged, scared and eventually disinterested. Yet I think I have turned out fine. But that is because my schooling perhaps had little negative effect because of a positive atmosphere at home. It is a disturbing thought to think that most children go through schooling the exact same way but don't have the home advantage. These children come from expensive private schools or overcrowded municipality (public) schools. India has the largest number of out of school children in the world. Does the question of quality of education come after the issue of all children receiving education or are they both complementary?

These are a few of the questions in my head. I have now opened Pandora's box. I feel the need to talk about education- because I am an educator and because it is a vital component of any country's development. This blog is an attempt to share my thoughts about education (and related topics) and to find answers to the many questions I have. Through this writing and information that I will include, I hope to find stronger reasons to make me care.