2007-10-11 23:18:47 · 19 answers · asked by johnny trash 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
There are a lot of factors in this question. My Gramps only had a 5th grade education and he did very well for himself in life..of course he had Gramma who had finished HS to help him with a lot of stuff. He never stopped reading and learning, just due to circumstances he could not complete a formal education, but this was also during the 1920's. I believe he was one of the most intelligent people I have ever had the honor of knowing.
In todays world it is very different. Technology changes from moment to moment. I believe a decent education which is 12+ years is fundamental in having a decent earning wage. Yet, I have friend's who dropped out of school, got a GED, and are driving truck and making more money than some people I know working in the mental health field who have 4+ years of college.
Does this person with an 8th grade education have a CDL and driving truck? Then he has what he needs....Now, I do not want a surgeon with an 8th grade only education cutting on me or my loved ones! I think it is a matter of perspective and who you are and what you do.
What works for one person may not work for another. I do know that I started high school at 13 and did not know even a portion of what I needed to know to survive life.
Peace.
2007-10-12 00:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fom experience.. NO
There seems to be a great deal of buck passing amongst the teaching staff when , as a parent, reports are as follows.
Skills are adequate - translates to - yr 9 will correct
Socially interactive - I hope I never see this kid again
My worry is the teaching of kids a smattering of a thousand things and missing the chance of opening 0ne mind to questioning that thousand things
2007-10-11 23:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by renclrk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there is so much in life that a person NEVER learns everything. WE (everybody) learns something new every day or at the very least quite often.
2007-10-11 23:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not at all....the world is full with things to learn about!
why just stop at the 8th grade?
2007-10-12 01:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by FREDDY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some ways in the learning but i think a few more years is good so they can grow as a person too. =)
2007-10-11 23:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course not -- what a silly notion. We keep learning and learning as we move through life.
2007-10-11 23:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by alexgirl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in 8th grade you're only 14 or 15.... what can you know when you're only 14??
2007-10-11 23:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ellen N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is if you want to spend the rest of your life earning five bucks an hour. Otherwise, no.
2007-10-11 23:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't do my 8th Grader's homework Johnny. She looks at me like I'm so stupid. Morning darlin. â¥
2007-10-11 23:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea...everything they need 2 know 2 get a minimum wage job
2007-10-11 23:25:51 · answer #10 · answered by mojo569 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋