ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Educational devaluation

"Okay kiddo, let's talk about something called educational devaluation. You know how when you have a toy that you really love and play with all the time, but then you get bored of it and start to ignore it? That's kind of like what happens with education.

When people start to think that education is not that important or valuable, it's like they're saying that all the things you learn in school or from teachers aren't really that special. It's like saying that going to school and learning things isn't as cool or useful as other things, like playing video games or hanging out with friends.

Now, why is this a big deal? Well, education is really important because it helps you learn about the world, understand how things work, and develop skills that can help you in your future. But if people start thinking that it's not that valuable, then they might not put as much effort into it, or they might not think it's worth spending money on.

This can make it harder for schools and teachers to do their jobs, because they might not have enough resources or support to provide a good education for kids like you. And that's not fair, because every child deserves to have a good education and a chance to learn and grow.

So, in short, educational devaluation means that people don't think education is as important as it actually is. But we know that education is super important, right? So let's keep learning, growing, and valuing education!"