[mLuby]

Now that you mention it…

[√] absolute dependence on authorities for food, shelter, clothing, transportation, money.

[√] curfews often in effect for you and your social circle, especially if suspected of deviance.

[√] 24/7 electronic or in-person monitoring is possible and largely accepted.

[√] social circle often molded by authorities.

[√] not allowed to vote or generally exercise political agency (and when allowed it's dismissed).

[√] not allowed to leave your workplace or home without permission from authorities.

[√] possible to flee and seek asylum but it means leaving everything behind for an uncertain future.

[√] indoctrination is so effective you're extremely likely to continue the system when allowed to be an authority.

Good thing it's a benevolent regime.

[dredmorbius]

You're neglecting a key point: primary and secondary education are the province of legal minors. Full legal rights of majors do not apply.

Not that there aren't problems with both P/S education and higher education or public discoure and media generally, though your analysis misses a few key salient aspects and presents numerous red herrings.

J.S. Mill affords a longer view you may appreciate:

https://old.reddit.com/r/dredmorbius/comments/6x7u6a/on_the_...