Thank you kindly for both the upvote and your very interesting comment @ecoinstant. :c)

This made all the more interesting by placing the issue in the context of your rural Columbia town project.

There exist a variety of important skillsets that students are simply not taught. Entrepreneurship is indeed one of them (and is perhaps why I remain a "non-start") - as is Critical Thinking.

More troubling than either of these omissions however is 'Social Ethics' - or simply 'Ethics'. Fear-based substitutes are what keep many people in line - and it is why a fair number of people cannot be relied upon - they never got the right message during their up-bringing.

I completely agree that involvement of the family shall be paramount for the success of the true education of future generations - and I also feel that your extracurricular activities are very positive. Students should at least have the choice to remain in-touch with their community and environment.

Thank you again. ^_^