You could argue then that only few need to go past grade 4 :). I think that Uni develops character, opens horizons, builds esteem and competence in some areas,

You could argue then that only few need to go past grade 4 :). I think that Uni develops character, opens horizons, builds esteem and competence in some areas, helps people organize their ideas, 'think bigger' , expose them to all sorts of ideas and disciplines they may have never heard of. People are sometimes smug about 'MBAs'. I was an Eng. - and never took an Econ course in my life. My MBA was mind-altering (granted I also did it overseas and that provided some other kind of exposure). Uni is usually worth it if the kids try to get something out of it.