If the goal of schooling is survival and simplicity, then mandatory standardisation—treating all children the same through compulsory education—might seem ideal. But if the purpose is to help young people unlock their potential, then standardisation becomes a barrier, stifling both individual growth and societal progress.
Why Standardisation Fails
As a universal game in direct opposition to the free market economy, it cannot accommodate expected, necessary and normal variations in abilities to manage responsibility, freedom, and uncertainty. Mandatory standardisation isn’t just a flawed approach; it actively undermines our children's potential and our society's future. Here’s how: