if a kid under 19 isnt going to school, the kid in america will be sent to jail or be a juvenile delinquit?
2007-03-01 12:36:50 · 15 answers · asked by X_X 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No.
2007-03-01 12:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Gottlos 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The age in which a child is required by law to attend school varies according to the locale. I believe it is 16 and under in most states. Failure to attend school is considered truancy, which can lead to juvenile delinquency, but that's not always the case. However, there are a lot of school drop-outs, which will reflect unfavorably on the individual when he or she is trying to get a good job in the future. The importance of education should never be minimized.
2007-03-01 20:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The only time a person of 19 would go to jail is by being arrested for a crime.
Underaged kids who "skip" school are considered truants. If caught, they are returned to their parents. If it continues, they can be expelled from school. The only time they would be considered "juvenile delinquent" is if they committed petty crimes such as shop lifting, stealing bicycles - something minor. If they commit a serious crime, they are considered criminals. Or, like many in the U.S. prefer "juvenile offenders."
2007-03-01 20:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, possibly a kid under the age of 16, it is called truency, and even a parent can go to jail if thier child(under16) doesn't go to school
2007-03-01 20:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by Tamra P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. There are many alternative educational programs for youth aged 19 or thereabouts. Job Corps, Trade Tech, or other opportunities. Check with your local Social lServices or Job Service office for details.
2007-03-01 20:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not true. How about home schooled kids, they never go to school. You only have to go till you are 16, then you can drop out and get a great job somewhere.
2007-03-01 20:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
False. You are no longer a child at 18, thus you are free to do a you wish.
But as a minor, it'd be the parents who'd get charged with neglect.
2007-03-01 20:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO you can legally drop out of school at 16 with parents permission though.
2007-03-01 20:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Schooling is only mandatory up to 16 years old.
2007-03-01 20:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO you can leave school at 16 but you won't have as many opportunities thats why your parents tell you to stay in school
2007-03-01 20:47:18 · answer #10 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because you can drop outta school at 16, and because you're no longer considered a minor at 16.
2007-03-01 20:47:09 · answer #11 · answered by Allahu_Akbar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋