"Modern cynics and skeptics... see no harm in paying those to whom they entrust the minds of their children a smaller wage than is paid to those to whom they entrust the care of their plumbing"

This quote by John F. Kennedy is a criticism of the modern-day mindset towards education. He is pointing out the hypocrisy of individuals who are willing to pay more for plumbing services than they are for the education of their children. He is recommending that people ought to value the education of their children more than they value the services of a plumbing technician. He is also indicating that those who teach our children must be paid more than those who supply us with pipes services. Kennedy is highlighting the importance of education and the need to worth those who offer it. He is recommending that we ought to not take education for granted which we ought to be willing to pay those who offer it a reasonable wage.