Weapon of fear is still in vogue in education conversion choice so much so even in the selection of life partners. This is a centuries-old mode of getting the things done.
Thousands of students don't acquire what they yearn for. Thousands don't get the girl of their dream. Thousands doubt their faith. When will a supreme specie opt for his long relished dream? Fear is still a very strong weapon in the hands of policymakers or trend setters. Fear manifests itself in many garbs and masks. It is a job, loss of very near and dear, utility bills, house rent, accidents, future, disease, and above all life itself. Besides, reward and punishment luck has its role.
The most vulnerable is creativity. It is the main casualty. Our system based on coercion and intimidation encourages aping parroting cramming monkeying mugging up or learning by heart or committing to memory and then coughing or vomiting out on answer sheets without proper digestion and assimilation. The ultimate result is the production of mediocre dunces and dullards. They are not giving desired results in any discipline or walks of life. This will continue as long as Fear prevails.
Let the people exercise their birthright of freedom in the choice of their profession. Don't treat them like robots.