Why do school's teach kid's useless stuff that never will help them in life?

Question

First off, let me explain before you call me an ignorant 14 year old.

In school i have learned a lot of useful things that really have helped me out like adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, decimals and fractions. Also in other subjects like reading i have learned many helpful things when i was in lower grades but now it seems like all we are learning is useless things we will never use. Each day i go to algebra and have to calculate these equations that are full of many digits and are very advanced. It seems now that i have gotten into high school we learn things that i will never use. Also, i have asked many people if they have ever used the equations i am doing and 100 out of 100 of them said they had never used it before. My question is why do we have to learn this?

Also, please don't tell me i use these things everyday like " You use chemistry every time you pour a class of milk".

Once again, i admit, when i first started school all the things i learned were VERY neccesary and helped me in lots of way's.

Answer 1

because some kids will need it. Gad, dont be so me me me dude  :)

Answer 2

You may never use algebra or trigonometry after you're done with school, but as for me, my job demands it. So I guess it can be useless knowledge for some and a career choice for others.

The educational system was build for the masses not for the individual.

Answer 3

mine did

Answer 4

It's important that we expose children and give them the opportunity to learn about the world.  I understand that many of the things you're learning will never apply to you again.  There were many equations with specific uses that I forgot the moment my final was over.  Yet, it's important to be exposed to this in school. These new things that may not interest you might open up whole new avenues for other classmates to explore and other new things may excite you, but bore others.  Mostly it is all an attempt to help kids have a broader view and teach them potentially useful information.

Answer 5

I always thought that too.

The things you mention, I think are there to mentally challenge us.

We won't necessarily use it. It's just to stimulate and develop our brains.

Answer 6

Because it helps get the brain working and stretches you intelectually.  At the age of 14, you do not yet know what you are capable of and you might find in the future you do use these skills.  Many of the maths skills are used in engineering, architecture, science based jobs and even archeology.  

My sister now makes her own cheese and is looking at setting up a business.  She finds the chemistry very useful - and she's 40.  To not do your best at any subject is to narrow your choices when it comes to adult life.

I could say what is the use of learning how to play hockey or do trampolining or any other sort of PE - I never use it but if I had the aptitude for it and didn't try and get out of it on every occassion, I might have been able to use it in adult life.

Answer 7

`i have noo idea haha saame boat lol but no i think maybe theyre required by the government to teach us a certain amount of everything for a certain amount of time so that we will be educated voters and like, good citezens and stuff and so that whatever job you do, youll have something that can help you in whatever path you want to take, because 99 percent of the time (probably) you do a compleetley different type of job than you predicted  

Answer 8

You mean like teaching them that they shouldn't use apostrophes just because a word is plural or ends in an 's' (schools, kids, ways) and that the thing that holds milk is a glass, not a class, and that 'I' is always capitalised in English? You seem to have forgotten those lessons already.

Answer 9

Over half your classmates will go to college.  1 in 10 of them will go to graduate school.  1 in 100 of them will use everything they have learned everyday.  They are the ones who will change the world and make it a better place to live in.  The "useless stuff" is really for them.  

Don't worry, you'll be able to drop out soon and go and work at Wal-Mart or something.  Hope you have a nice life.

Answer 10

Algebra is beneficial to help you find missing factors. Like you need certain amounts of eggs but you only have enough money for some amount, well algebra will tell you what operation to use to find the missing course. Chemistry is helpful because it explains to you the dangers of many of the chemicals that are out today, as pollution rises, toxic chemicals are becoming more and more common, chemistry tells you what to do to watch out for those chemicals.

Those equations for algebra will help you when you are trying to find a missing variable in ANYTHING, example

David has borrowed $664 from his parents to buy a mountain bike. His parents are not charging him interest but they want to be repaid as soon as possible. David can afford to repay them $20 per week. How long will it take David to repay his parents?

That might be you in the situation, instead of David. You may not have to repay your parents but maybe a good friend. That is where algebra comes in handy.

Answer 11

Lol same here I am useless when it comes to high school math I am struggling at it and it's all for nothing because I will never ever use this c**p in life I am never gonna be an effing accountant but this is the junk you have to endure if you want to get anywhere in life........

Answer 12

Well, the people who make the school cirriculums don't know what kids will or won't need certain subjects in the future.  So they teach a wide range of things to help prepare students for whatever path they may choose.  It is true that most people won't end up needing advanced algebra or chemistry in their daily lives, but taking such subjects does help students find what subjects they like and are good at.  I think the educational process could be more efficient by helping kids identify their intended career paths earlier and tailoring their cirriculums accordingly.  I think having classes that are directly relevant to what they want to do would definitely help more teenagers be more interested in school.

Answer 13

It helps you think logically, develops your brain, and improves your problem solving skills which will all be useful later on in life!!!

Trust me, it is good for you!!!