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Actually I'd like to argue the reflective point: why is there not an expectation that coursework should be interesting and compelling for students?
As you said, you had the executive function of a teenage boy. The works still get taught because they are interesting and relevant. but it's hard to see that as a kid, as you're developing vocabulary and literacy and also lacking life experiences to relate.
Schools try to compromise by giving a list of choices and letting students choose from those on what is most interesting. But curriculums only flex so much.
Yeah so there's this projection of, this is good and valuable to you, regardless what your circumstances and abilities are.
In some extents, yes. I get what you're saying, but I do believe the ability to recognize and reflect om your country's dark spots (past and present) and recognize the rise of an authoritarian regime are universal lessons.
To clarify, I'm not opposed to fitting some YA literature as well into that too. I was introduced to Pendragon through 9th grade English, and ended up reading the entire series by myself afterwards.