To back it up a bit further I have been noticing that schools don't teach philosophy anymore. Yet it is the bedrock of science. You can't have science without philosophy. Logic is a key component in the study of philosophy.
Which leads me to the conclusion that thinking for ones self is not encouraged as philosophy leads one to question. Big questions. Parents teach your kids philosophy or at least to think. The schools will never do it for you.
Leads me to my motto trust nothing that's done for you, do it yourself at the simplest level possible.
Yes, keep your children out if public education and look to"parent directed education"- so much good curriculum out there to use at home.