Well, specifically, I have always though about college (education) as a time for growth. Would you want a high school grad as your doctor or your life long financial adviser. I’ve seen the “old” 6 year med grads…no thanks… K-12 generally is the time for parental imprinting (many now go to boarding schools with the positives and negatives of that 4 year early start). In our state, many do a 2 year mission then go to college from home. The point is- most need time on their own to develop before they commit to their life’s passion. There is a major difference in being smart enough (and locked in because of what your parents have imprinted) to get through and being committed to your own goals. A good school can help you get there. I wonder how many never have that awakening. Go to school, get some skills and then trudge through life…sad.