New York State should put more effort into making these kids stay in school and complete their education. In New York State, you can quit school at age 16 without your parent’s permission. At least that’s the way it used to be. A large number of NY’s inmates are dropouts, and although there are GED programs, many don’t make use of them. It’s easier to slide by and be paid for being a porter pushing brooms and mops.
I was bored stiff at school. The interesting things is, I like to learn, but I hate the process that is school.
If I need to do something, I can figure it out. Put me in a class, and I’m just bored to death, and hate the process.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a percentage of folks in prison like that.