in other countries students only attend school till they're 16...I am at school right now..thats why I am asking LoL
2007-06-01 08:13:46 · 8 answers · asked by iluvboyswholuvmetal 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I think you can drop out after you're 16. But an education is for your own good. So you can get a decent job, so you can understand current issues, so you can be an educated voter. It's in your best interests and the countries' that you have a complete education. Plus, other countries don't give students the summer off, so they usually know a lot more than US students after going to school for 10 full years (instead of 9 months a year for 12 years).
2007-06-01 08:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't. You can legally quit school when you are 16, but you're also entitled to continue your education until you are 18. It's actually a good thing, and you should feel lucky that the country you live in allows you to go to school for another 2 years for free.
2007-06-01 08:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because that is the average age of a senior when they graduate from high school!
If a student graduates at an earlier age - then by law, they do NOT have to be in school until they are 18!
2007-06-01 10:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the 16 and 17 year old kids in this country aren't responsible enough to start their adult lives.
2007-06-01 08:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by Papdopalous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because that is when people become legal adults, and they have the right to make their on decisions. But if your legal gaurdian and you agree that you dont want to continue with school you can always take the test to get out.
2007-06-01 08:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American teens should stay in school until they learn to spell correctly, 19 or 20 And maybe all summer long too.
2007-06-01 08:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can legally drop out when your 16
2007-06-01 08:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the educational system is flawed in too many ways
(yes i will continue saying it)
2007-06-01 09:10:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋