Ok. what about mandatory public schooling is capitalist? it's actually mandated by the state. I get that late stage capitalism is dysfunctional in a LOT of ways. Either way in capitalism, socialism, communism, totalitarianism your children are your future and benefit from education no matter the system. Yup some kids DO get warehoused in the school system, but they are not working in a mine at 8 years old. They are not working in a limb destroying factory at 9 years old. I live in a pretty goddam left state with an amazing school system that benefits as the people of my state have a LOT of post high school and post baccalaureate education. Educated (smart or otherwise) people also participate in dissent and protest their government. I had classes this big and we all turned out fine. also every class of my childs that was this big also had a teachers aide. Depending where you live and your school district. Class sizes get smaller in middle and high school as well. If your kid is warehoused in a school and is just putzing through the grades and not learning, you have responsibility as a parent for a large part of why that is, not capitalism.