For starters, education system in several countries, such as Singapore encourage ‘spoon-feeding’, which kills creativity. Creative thinking and individuality are part of the criteria that determines whether you last long in the workforce. Students have assignments on internet portals, other than work printed on paper. Despite the progress to using technology, the work is banal and it does not truly allow a student to be original. Of course, modern day technology has the power to kill all creativity or be a catalyst towards greater creativity. However, there are too many restrictions to where one cannot really do anything at all. Therefore, as the education system stunts the creativity levels of students, it is not effective in meeting the needs of the young.

Next, because of the unsuccessful education system, there exists a need for tutors, since students feel that they do not stand to learn much or understand what their teachers are explaining about. In countries like Singapore, there is a rising trend in students seeking tuition, to the extent of forking out an exorbitant amount every month for tuition fees. If the education system caters to the needs of the students, then why do they need to seek external help?

Lastly, the education system only prepares the students for examinations, and the other aspects of the child are neglected, such as moral education. Most of the time, schools are focused on their national ranking, and fail to inculcate moral values to the child. Yes, the students are well-prepared academically, but when it comes to their character, they lack social etiquette.

The "needs of the young" must first be assessed. Who is determining their needs? What are their needs? I feel that the education system hasn't fully met my needs, but needs differ from person to person, and it's unfair to assume one set of needs for millions of people.