Why do we learn subjects in school that we don't use later on in life?
410752
Because we need a foundation, and exposure to different things if we're ever going to build up some structure of intelligence and understanding of the world. We all use math, biology, english, chemistry, physics, and dozens of other things every day in our lives. Some of us are just not aware we are doing it. And can't see the relation between what we learned, and what is happening.\n\nThere may be no obvious connection at all times, but it is there. Just leave your mind open for now. How can you like or dislike something you've never experienced or been exposed to? Is it better to have had the experience, and then made up your mind on your own? Ignorance may be bliss, but I assure you that a lifetime of ignorance of things leads to a very limited understanding of the world.
717336
Um..this should be pretty obvious. It is because they teach you things that you will need to know later on, especially in college. The more you listen in high school, the easier it will be in college. And if you pay attention in class, it will probably be a lot easier to pass tests.
781290
Honestly, I don't believe there are any trivial subjects in school. There is a reason behind every single subject whether it be to broaden your horizons or develop basic skills. There is a reason for every subject. Granted I may have a tainted view...\n~An elementary teacher
449759
There are a few reasons 1) The educational system, and society in general, thinks that by rounding out your education, you will be more versatile to give back to suety.  Further, you will be enriched personally, and that's important to appreciate the various aspects of society and life.  2) It gives you exposure to different fields to help you decide what you want to do.  We are a nation of creators and innovators, and the system wants to encourage that. The education system and society also want people to focus on their competencies so we have maximum efficiency, and that can only be achieve if you are exposed to everything to discover what you're really good and AND what you really like. 3) Knowledge is valued, and it is power.  A creative approach supported by appropriate knowledge opens up new avenues  4) The school systems are mass welfare states for the professors.  To obtain life's earning pass, students are  going to be forced to take a wide range of courses that they are probably even better off without.  That pass enables the teachers to re-enforce their valueless system, and to retain the benefits that the university-welfare system provides them, so that instead of being forced to "do" and actually contribute to society, they can sit on the sidelines and vomit their ideological bile for four years, decrying society that "has it all wrong".\n\nIt could be any of the above 4.
241177
good! school is for learning.... it makes you educated 'bout many things....
793448
to learn how to read and write\nto learn about our past\nto learn about our bodies (science)\nto learn how to interact with others\nto prepare us to become professionals\nits a form of babysitting\nit gives jobs to people (u need chefs,teachers, janitors etc)
416531
Post-secondary education is important because you learn a lot more than you do in high school.  You go into more depth in the subjects you choose to study.  Without the basics, you can't get further in life.  If you don't get a post-secondary education, chances are you won't have a very good job.  If people didn't go to college, there wouldn't be doctors, engineers...etc.
999942
from the day we are born, we are taught, we learn this from our parents, grand parents ,siblings ,other family members. we than go to school for at least 12 years, we are taught again  by many people, many different teachers,  this adds to the already being taught by  the family. now teachers, perhaps ministers and  priests, other children are perhaps teaching us to at this time. at 18 we are an adult,  those who go onto a higher education are now taught by a whole new group of teachers, those of us who dont go on to higher education are self taught. now we can vote ,the polititions are now teaching us how it works.  there are so many things we have learned through our wholelife but it was taught to us, it was manatory. although we may dissagree with the things we are taught in this life, we are taught choice. so to answer your question, parents teachers ministers goverment has to un teach us things, after all it all starts with them.  unlearning something after you,ve been taught it for years, after society teaches you it, is a imposible dream. i say learn all you can learn, but learn you have a choice, and make those choices wise, we also learn that.
546481
The things you truly learn are the things you "discover" on your own. It is hard to forget those things that you "discover" when you finally see how A and B are connected. You can't teach how to find that connection in a book - but you have to discover it.
467405
We all learn in a variety of ways.  Some of us are more visual.  Others do best by listening.  Many of us, and I think our schools sometimes forget this, are best with physical activities.
100609
When I was a kid, my favorite subject was math, followed closely by science, while English/"Reading" was essentially dead last. Now that I've kept a daily journal for over 11 years, those general subjects all run neck-and-neck. I now see the benefit of a well-rounded education in developing one as an open-minded thinker.
481178
You need to know and learn things that don't interest you. For example, if your main occupation are social studies, don't be afraid to learn a little bit about biology too. I know it's hard at times, but everything you get to know will pay off in the end. And remember that you never stop learning.
164621
Because when we are kids technically we have a clean state (meaning there isn't that much info in our brain). So if you teach something to a kid they pick it up faster and at multiple rates. And it is much easier for them to remember.
284905
Well man needed to learn so that this world would be better. Like if people did not learn you would not have a computer or anything that you use your brain with. I wish that we did not have to go to school. But hey that is what learning is all about. To succeed in life.
1137743
I learned that in psychology and sociology communication is needed for growth of your mind, especially in younger children.\nAnd plus its great to communicate, how would you ever learn anything if you didn't??
285647
To learn to think indepedently when noone is around to keep you doing the task. To cover material there isnt' time for in class.
511737
Getting older means that nobody is telling you what to learn and how to learn it, so you can learn what interests you at a pace which suits you and you stay motivated.\nBasically, learning is a pleasure if there's no one spoiling it for you.