2006-12-06 14:46:50 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
no, because some people can't afford the fees or they need to work to support their family/themselves et cetera.
2006-12-06 14:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by deadguysdontcry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way, I think that there needs to be alternatives to high school, for someone who genuinely needs to work, maybe some kind of work study program
For a kid who just doesn't want to be there, well, if they are forced to stay there, it will only be more work for the teachers and will hinder the progress of the other students. They need a program that motivates them to learn, and will also provide them with some kind of education that says they can get a job at the end...be it plumber or security guard or whatever.
Lack of education is a problem, unfortunately a high school diploma does not guaranteed success in the work place, this must be changed.
2006-12-06 22:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since we live in a "free" country where we are essentially supposed to be able to choose our own destiny/live life how we see fit, I don't think that it should be illegal to drop out. While it's not the smartest thing someone can do, there are some circumstances (extreme financial hardship, etc) where a person has to get a job instead of going to school - not to say they can't get their GED or HSPT.
2006-12-06 22:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a high school education should be requried for every citizen, at least until the age of 18. If you can't read or do math at at least a high school level, how do you expect to get a decent job that you're happy with? Or to understand the news and vote? Or to understand a loan or credit card statement?
Edit: OK, the poster above me might be from Canada - I was assuming the US, where a public education through high school is free and garunteed for every citizen.
2006-12-06 22:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be illegal to drop out before grade 10.
2006-12-07 02:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by jennabeanski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, but just because you are made to attend school ,doesn't mean you're learning anything. I know a few people that graduated and still can't read better than a 6th grader or do math to save their life. Maybe you can make them be there physically, but how do you make them be there mentally?
2006-12-06 22:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in California that it is required to send your children to school. I don't know when it becomes the students choice, but it must be sometime in H.S. If you want to drop out, it's your choice and I believe that H.S. students understand that the less schooling you have the harder to get a job.... if they don't know, they will quickly learn!
2006-12-06 22:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by desireelynette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋