And the answer is: because all the kids have to be taught the same thing and they all have to be fit to the public school mold. I've heard it said that public

And the answer is: because all the kids have to be taught the same thing and they all have to be fit to the public school mold. I've heard it said that public schools are great for making factory workers. Of course, in most places private schools and even home schooling is an option, so all hope is not lost. And public education is good for many kids. It's the one-size-fits-all approach that is not always so effective.