A meu ver acho que não e perda de tempo, pelo contrario abre varias perspectivas deste, da qual passa ter uma visão critica do mundo que o rodeia, estimula a sua curiosidade.
I may not know about the entire world, but I am well aware of the situation in Pakistan. Your statement perfectly fits the Pakistani context.
One of the leading researchers at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Dr. Muhammad Rafiq-uz-Zaman, conducted his Ph.D. on this issue. He emphasized the need for an education system that integrates real-life experiences, hands-on practice, and skill development for economic empowerment. Essentially, he is a strong advocate of skill-based education.
He asserts that education without skills is meaningless, just as skills without productive application or services hold no value. Schools should be aligned with practical work across various fields to maximize productivity. Ideally, 30% of a learner's time should be dedicated to books and theoretical learning, while the remaining 70% should be spent in the field, applying acquired knowledge in real-world scenarios.