[5tefan]

Not necessarily related but I would like to bring up this and hope it's something to consider:

Do what you're told, go home, come back next day. Repeat.

That is not 100% correct but good enough to summarize modern life.

Why learning abstract stuff in school if your career is stuck in call center jobs or you're the warehouse guy?

You don't really need math at home. There is few demand for intelligent problem solvers. There is a very high demand for "just do what you're told".

I see that everyday in my corporate setup. It is sad but I see it.

[HPsquared]

The main purpose of school is just that: to train people into obedience and routine. The particular subjects are incidental really.