It is a well-known truth that schools are not really keen on creativity.
Because, if you have a look, just the main subjects of a youngster are maths, literature or physics. From the very beginnings our educational system has not been interested in teaching other activities such as management, modern dance or cooking. Probably they might say that thse do not truly matter, life will teach you that sort of things, for instance: cooking or you are always able to take part in ''funky'' activities or to learn other types of dance.
But from my point of view, you do not have to wait until adulthood to do the activities you have always been interested in, the first steps should be taken during your upbringing and at the same time in colaboration with the educational system, of course, this should be more open-minded and the fact that you do not get on well with the traditional subjects should not be weird anymore.
Nowadays, this reality is changing, not in a holistic way, but let's compare with the last few years, schools are aware of the existence of atypical students who love music and other disciplines related to arts. That knowledge is essential as well, especially in a society that almost everyday discover a new way of entertainment.
In conclusion, our society would not be the say if we did not have a great amount of artists, whatever ''artists'' mean; even our cultural issues would be completely changed.
In the twenty-first century, creativity is more fashionable than ever, many opportunities are waiting for you, susch as an ideas man or woman at an advertisement campaign, professional singer or cartoonist. So if you miss them you are deeply incongrous.
It is up to you to focus on what you want!
P.S: I must say that these are my final conclusions, after the reading of Sir Ken Robinson's masterpiece (and best-seller) The Element, and in comparison with his other ted-talks when he approaches this topic exactly.
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