When people are incapable of "thinking" then they rely on "feeling". Kids are taught to "feel" from first grade through high school. This is the result...
Kids need to be taught to both think AND feel, then decide which one best serves their purpose in a particular situation. You’re oh so right about them being taught to “feel” from kindergarten on through college.
I was taught to “think it through” and see what the outcome is likely to be. Today’s kids are taught to “feel it out” and to hell with the outcome.