“End mandatory education. Allow anyone to drop out at the end of 6th grade.
Beyond the 6th grade it becomes a privilege. Obey the rules and you can stay, break the rules and you are gone.”
A good idea.
An educated citizenry is a very good thing.
But after Readin’, Writin’, and ‘Rithmetic it’s up to to the student.
Trade School for some is a much better idea. Military for some is a good choice. Family business, or self employment of other kinds is better too.
Once they grow up a bit, then further education for those capable and motivated Adults would be a much better option.
Prison for some that need it is also a good thing.
The UK has a cut off age of 16. Not everyone can go to college. At 16 they are tested and those that have the ability continue with school and are tested again before being allowed to enroll.
We need to end this idea that everyone should go to college.
We need to bring back apprentice programs where young people can learn a trade by doing the work.
We need to drop the minimum wage back to a reasonable level (if it was up to me I would end all minimum wage and let the market determine the wage).