No, I just am not entirely sure that the Chantry knows what Andraste truly wanted for her people. Mages included. I do indeed believe in her though. She was a great hero. Do I believe those who came after her did things she would have found reprehensible? Perhaps.
I hope I do not offend you with my plain speaking.
While it's true some children may be better off in the tower, the same cannot be said for them all, I'm sure. The point is that they are offered no choice. You on the other hand chose to become a Templar, didn't you?