[ully2]

It is the math that teaches perserverance.

[Mr Rogers]

No, it is society and family that teaches perseverance. Or not, in the case of modern America. Teaching math has nothing to do with it.

I took calculus in high school. Since I graduated 40 years ago, I have never needed any concept beyond algebra and trig. I realize some fields would require it, but statistics would have been more useful to me than calculus.

[VTenigma]

Exacly. Mastery of tough subjects teaches discipline and self worth. Two qualities needed for success.

[Verginius Rufus]

Studying ancient Greek teaches perseverance too, and then you can read Homer, Plato, and the New Testament in the original language.

I was required to take one math class in college. The instructor decided to teach us logic instead. I still got about 740 on the math section of the GRE, based on my high school math courses (two years of algebra plus geometry).

[Verginius Rufus]

Studying ancient Greek teaches perseverance too, and then you can read Homer, Plato, and the New Testament in the original language.

I was required to take one math class in college. The instructor decided to teach us logic instead. I still got about 740 on the math section of the GRE, based on my high school math courses (two years of algebra plus geometry).

[The Antiyuppie]

The lack of ARITHMETIC skills (never mind, math skills) led us to a generally stupid populace that makes poor choices, and nor just in politics.