To OP, this has been discussed before, suffice to say, you are not alone. I really despise this change they made at the last minute. Was so happy that they actually did it the correct and default way in EA. To then change it at the last minute reeks either of Wotc agenda or to "simplify" things for non D&D players and min/maxers... sigh. Ironic thing is it was easier before :P.

Really wish they re implemented the Racual ability bonuses from the PHB, at least as an option.

And secondly they need to add deity choice for Paladins, they can add none to sattsify ppl who are easily offended. Lorewise for the Forgotten Realms specifically, Paladins are dedicated to deities.

Anyway its too late now. All we can hope is that they add those things as options in future patches. Or that modders make mods for it. I certainly wont play Dwarf, Half elf or humans as my first playthrough because of the change. Nor Paladin.

Thankfully we can still mirror the Racial ability bonuses from PHB for most of the other races.

"They say he who smelt it dealt it."
Sooo technically... this burnt corpse is your fault officer."