Because the people that wrote the article believed that children were helpless. Intrinsically motivated people will almost always find a way to overcome obstac

Because the people that wrote the article believed that children were helpless. Intrinsically motivated people will almost always find a way to overcome obstacles. Those extrinsically motivated need help to overcome obstacles. Government school promotes extrinsic motivation (go to school, get a good job. Get that A on that test!).