End Compulsory Education?

[Stoked]

If the education they were being compelled into was even on par with standard education in other developed countries then there would be a point in this discussion, but when we are talking about being compelled to get a 3rd rate education (at best) then there really is no point in the discussion or the law at all. Parents are largely to blame in general. Whether the kids are compelled into school or not, parental involvement still plays a huge role in a child's success or failure.

Interesting read.

https://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-08-19/the-real-reason-americas-schools-stink

One should not ignore a problem because there are others. I agree that fundamental changes are needs in education. However that is no reason to go and make another mistake.

 

[babe]

If the education they were being compelled into was even on par with standard education in other developed countries then there would be a point in this discussion, but when we are talking about being compelled to get a 3rd rate education (at best) then there really is no point in the discussion or the law at all. Parents are largely to blame in general. Whether the kids are compelled into school or not, parental involvement still plays a huge role in a child's success or failure.

Interesting read.

https://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-08-19/the-real-reason-americas-schools-stink

fun article. It's not parents howling after their kids to do their homework that makes them good students. It's having books in the house. . . . .

sneaky kids will get into everything, won't they????

 

[LogGrad98]

fun article. It's not parents howling after their kids to do their homework that makes them good students. It's having books in the house. . . . .

sneaky kids will get into everything, won't they????

Yes they will.

As for homework, in fact there are other studies that show school performance and aptitude as the inverse of the amount of homework assigned. More homework, lower performance. Homework is generally the catchall for lousy teachers. I couldn't figure out how to teach you in 8 hours in school, so go home and learn on your own for 3 more hours.

 

[CONAN]

One should not ignore a problem because there are others. I agree that fundamental changes are needs in education. However that is no reason to go and make another mistake.

Agreed. Sometimes you have to choose the lesser of two evils.