Peter O. GrayThe belief that young people are incapable of making reasonable decisions is a cornerstone of our system of compulsory, closely monitored education.
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An article from The New York Times stated that the belief that young people are incapable of making reasonable decisions is a cornerstone of our system of compulsory, closely monitored education. In other words, people make the assumption that young people are too immature to make decisions on their own and need to be guided by teachers and parents in order to become responsible members of society. This idea is widely held in our society and in many cases it seems true.
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