[linuxftw]

> interest in something is piqued or they are inspired by a teacher

Don't you see how this is a direct example of teachers having outsized influence on students, and how they shouldn't be allowed to 'teach' them whatever the please?

People put education on some kind of pedestal. Like it's a magical place of discovery. No, it's to provide basic literacy and math skills to the poor so they can function in society.

[loudmax]

I can't tell whether you're making that argument in earnest, or you left out the /s sarcasm tag.

[linuxftw]

Completely in earnest.