Afraid of Thought

I recently watched a television interview of a young boy, about 7 years old. He was being interviewed about the availability of some drug he needed but towards the end of the interview the interviewer asked him what is his favourite subject at school.
When he replied that it is Maths she seemed quite taken aback and instead of encouraging him, squealed in astonishment.
It is sad that so many people who claim to be educated are repelled by the subject that above all others embodies precise thought.