More kids should attend schools such as yours. They'd probably be a lot happier and a lot more productive in the long run. I really feel sorry for the kids who have to put up with the PC nonsense that gets fed to them in many high schools and so-called "liberal arts" colleges today.
I've been teaching here for 4 years now. Before that I worked in industry and didn't think much about college age kids. I have learned a lot. I didn't know if I'd be able to get along with the kids well or not when I began this job but I have raised to great daughters so I figured I'd try it.
I have to say that my students are great. I love these kids and really enjoy being around them. Sadly, I have found it easy to understand why so many young liberal arts college students are so easily influenced by PC left-wing fringe instructors. These kids love having interaction with adults who will listen and talk to them. They soak up everything like a sponge. They are at the age when parents are still accustomed to talking to them as children and even the students who have great parents often don't feel they have "adult" conversations with their parents.
They've just come out of high school where PC rules don't really allow an exchange of political and social ideas. To the students, it is a treat to be brought into discussions by an adult about "real" issues in the world.
Of course a lot of what I'm saying about this is generalized but I've found it rewarding. I was surprised at this. I really like most of these kids. They are mostly really good folks and nice to talk with. LOL