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To: A_perfect_lady

Most 13-14 year olds would still be in school if we made the requirement to end compulsory education after passing a qualifying test.

However, compulsory education should end at age 16 whether or not one has passed a basic test for competency in reading, writing and math. At age 16 kids should either be headed to college or to a trade school. This is the standard expectation in most other Western countries.


73 posted on 12/04/2016 10:14:56 AM PST by Lorianne
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To: Lorianne
However, compulsory education should end at age 16 whether or not one has passed a basic test for competency in reading, writing and math. At age 16 kids should either be headed to college or to a trade school. This is the standard expectation in most other Western countries.

I agree. I'd also lower the child labor age limit to 16.

81 posted on 12/04/2016 10:35:42 AM PST by A_perfect_lady
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