As I see it, it is a world where kids are told they are free and at the same time expected to be compliant with arbitrary rules. Enough it is to drive anybody mad. Here is an interesting thing. Kids who exhibit creativity, self-esteem, and independence are most likely of all to be in trouble with the rules. So, a kid is labeled. You are one of these, he or she is told. The label amounts to, You are unable to comply with minimum standards as we define them for being treated as a normal person. You will be required to change yourself or be ostracized or put on meds. Result: kids on the honor role are weak, frightened, uncreative parrots or imitators with low self-esteem and bound to be future leaders. Look around you. Where does change, real change, come from? Troublemakers?