20 yrs ago subjects like science, tech, engineering & math (STEM) became emphasized in public schools. But history, civics, government and art are just as important & their de-emphasis in schools has had devastating effects. (There’s a reason why he said “I love the uneducated”)
I don’t blame parents for wanting their children to learn things that increase their ability to make a living someday. But all of us need to recognize the importance of culture and art in developing citizens capable of creating and maintaining a wise society.