The purpose of LinkedIn is to connect in the business world, I don't know a single user who doesn't connect to their current colleagues, including their boss.
I also don't connect with recruiters until I have announced that I am leaving. I'll happily chat with them via private messages or give an alternative email address.
There is no benefit in the default behavior of having the system send all your contacts, including your boss and HR colleagues that you have made a new recruiter friend today.
But appreciate that for other people, they might want to use it completely differently.