Free Education in Sri Lanka has made the country poorer. Not because money is spent on educating the public, is a waste in many forms that can be seen, for instance the lethargic teachers are paid for not doing any work i.e. teaching, but because of brain drain.
With free education poorer masses who cannot spend big money to educate their children are benefited. Problem is that the extra smart children, being poor will always try to go searching for greener pastures. They migrate seeking lucrative jobs.
Suppose there is no free education then these extra smart children will remain in the country. They may not do jobs that suit their special skills but being smart they will become useful citizens of the country.
With free education all smart people - mostly, leave the country. And only not so smart people remain in the country. After several generations the Sri Lankan public will become dumb even genetically.
The education system needs changes. Those who receive free education should sign contracts with the government to serve the country. At least this should be done superficially at first for children to understand what they are getting.
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