[ManicMechanic]

DanTod97,
Not every program is the right fit for every person. If you have a deep philosophical difference with a program, there are basically 3 options:

1. Try to work with the leadership of the program to change the philosophy. This is probably not going to happen in FRC -- the involvement of mentors is such an important component, this issue has been addressed so many times, and the conclusion has come back again and again to keep things as they are.

2. Try to accommodate yourself to the program. Tell yourself, "I don't like A, but B and C are so good that I'll tolerate it."

3. If the philosophical is divide is so different that you can't reconcile it, find a different program that is a closer fit to your philosophy. There are many other robotics programs out there: BEST, Robofest, Vex (now independent from FIRST), and FTC, for starters. Last year's FTC (formerly FVC) Championship Inspire and Winning Alliance captain was entirely without adult mentorship. Even in Atlanta, the all-student team came without a single adult to pay the bills and carry the snacks.

Our team was offered a NASA scholarship for FRC 3 years ago, but we knew it wasn't the right fit for us. We explored FVC/FTC instead and have had 3 wonderful seasons.