Is Formal Education Mandatory for every child

[Youngrebel]

As growing children we were made to understand that education is key to everything. Our little minds were structured in a way that those who don't go to school are of less importance and cannot make something meaningful out of their lives. We were made to believe that those who didn't go to school are the poor and struggling to survive people in the society. Most often our parents will use men and women of high status to use as examples for us so that we can be like them when we grow up. And then as children we also chant it that ""I want to be a lawyer, a doctor "' etc.
As adults we have seen the reality of life that all of those stories we were made to believe most time don't actually turn out the way we pictured them in our heads. Life always has a different play out for people.

I feel children should be given the free will of deciding whether or not they want to have a formal education. They should decide weather or not they want to do something else with their lives outside school professions. The present day economy is mostly taken over by skilled men who earn way better than those in professions that graduates or the educated ones do. I'm not saying education is not important though. Education is very important at least for the basics to be optained by all to know how to read and write . After which I feel individuals should decide whether to further their education or to learn a trade.
If a child learns a trade from childhood I'm very sure he will do excellently well and even be financially independent very early. This will be of advantage to both his parents and the society at large. I also feel if this becomes a culture there will be less cases of social vices in the society because children growing up will learn to be more responsible when they are doing what they have passion for in life. Because most times children are often forced to go to school and out of less passion they learn and join negative groups that affects their lives negatively on the long run.


What are your opinions on giving every child formal education?
Should education be mandatory for allll?
Should children be made to learn a trade of their choice from childhood?

[Victorybit1]

It shouldn't even be up for debate, this education is mandatory for every child Because it's the bedrock of everything. Imagine a child having basic education what do you think is going to happen to that child when he or she grows up. Even if the child decides to learn a trade or skill how would success be achieved in that aspect. Everything we do requires reference to basic education and the most important of them all is interaction, without knowing how to do this it would become a problem for the individual to do anything, formal education is very important.

[Obulis]

At least to secondary level, going to school to get quality secondary school education is important for healthy society. After which, it should be a thing of personal decision (not by force) for the teenager/child to decide whether to further to higher institution or not,. But then, this decision also needs parental guidance with good assessment of the child..
Parents should be free enough to allow the found academic potential of their child. So that if the child is not to further, they move on with what is at hand and that ends it.

 Maybe this proper guidance and free mindedness by parents will likewise benefit higher institutions of learning.

[Youngrebel]

It shouldn't even be up for debate, this education is mandatory for every child Because it's the bedrock of everything. Imagine a child having basic education what do you think is going to happen to that child when he or she grows up. Even if the child decides to learn a trade or skill how would success be achieved in that aspect. Everything we do requires reference to basic education and the most important of them all is interaction, without knowing how to do this it would become a problem for the individual to do anything, formal education is very important.

Like I sated in the context, that education is important at least for every child to get the basic knowledge of reading and writing after which should be given a chance to choose weather to continue or not. It's not like children should not be given that chance at all. What I'm asking is after the basic stage of education should children be forced against their will to still choose to obtain higher level of education? Because most time some don't have the interest of furthering their education. They other things they have as hoboes that can be learnt as a trade that will make life meaningful and comfortable for them

[Apocollapse]

So, a 4 years old child should be given a choice whenever they want to enter primary school or not?

Formal education is a must, parents must able to provide their child for formal education at least bachelor degrees because it's to saves the child if they not successful with their own choice. Formal education doesn't take 24/7 in 16 years, they only school like for 8 hours, if they want to achieve their dream with their own ways, do that after you school schedule ends.

[Ucy]

Well, typically you have to go through the so called formal schools and complete them to thrive in the formal world. That is the standard many societies set for themselves. They tend to priorize on "comrades" that have been molded into the desired standard.
But it's not necessary or mandatory to go through the formal schools "to make something meaningful out of life". It's however necessary to educate a child properly, whether through formal school or other means. You need to set a basic(less detailed) and solid knowledge foundation at the little age. This is a period when cramming and repetition should be used more often to help children know the names, meaning etc, of diverse kind of things, especially those they are familiar with in their environments. Once the foundation is set, you go alittle bit into teaching the detail of the basic knowledge acquired by the children. This is where they may begin to discover what they are passionate about (basically their talents, gifts or their natural roles in life). You expand into more details, and at this level, the children begin to choose or list the knowledge they are passionate about and hope to focus on.


Ofcourse, you could set your own knowledge standard if it's more advanced than what people go to formal schools for. This is what will help the kids make something meaningful out of life and be better than others. Otherwise inadequate or bad knowledge could make them be at lower level of society.

Concerning learning trade or business, this is actually within the range of letting children choose what they are passionate about. Which is probably beyond the secondary education level. Once their talents are discovered, they could go and learn from people who have mastered their own talents to learn to properly do their own chosen businesses.

This could all be accomplished in informal sector of a system parallel to the formal sector.

[Youngrebel]

So, a 4 years old child should be given a choice whenever they want to enter primary school or not?

Formal education is a must, parents must able to provide their child for formal education at least bachelor degrees because it's to saves the child if they not successful with their own choice. Formal education doesn't take 24/7 in 16 years, they only school like for 8 hours, if they want to achieve their dream with their own ways, do that after you school schedule ends.

The point is not for a 4 years old child to attain education. It was clearly stated in the context after the basic stage required for every child which is both primary and secondary school, which is the basic for everyone. Should a child not be allowed to do what he has passion for?
Most cases children are forced to further education against their wish making it seem like other spheres of life are not important .

[Reatim]

I feel children should be given the free will of deciding whether or not they want to have a formal education.

i am sorry i am sure you mean well but this is just a stupid take

all kids would proceed to not study then if they were given a choice we would all just have played and done other things formal education is not just mandatory but is a right because a kid has to go to school to actually learn basic life skills before they grow into adults with the right knowledge and be able to decide for themselves

you see how college is not always mandatory after high school they can do whatever they want because by then they are adults who can think for themselves

a kid will not be able to know what he would want to do right away hell even some highschoolers do not figure out what they want to do until later on in life some find their passion during college but i am against this suggestion of yours

[Dunamisx]

Formal education is necessary and for any civilized individual they will know that it is also mandatory to give our children formal education, because things are fast moving on a high lace and we can't afford to do without engaging the use of formal education for our wards, but some will think of this same thing s not being necessary because they don't know what to gain from it nor what they are going to missed out if not soughted for, if your child turns a great person today, there is no way it will not positively affect you as a parent, it's worth going for.

[Roseline492]

I feel children should be given the free will of deciding whether or not they want to have a formal education. They should decide weather or not they want to do something else with their lives outside school professions. The present day economy is mostly taken over by skilled men who earn way better than those in professions that graduates or the educated ones do. I'm not saying education is not important though. Education is very important at least for the basics to be optained by all to know how to read and write . After which I feel individuals should decide whether to further their education or to learn a trade.

What are your opinions on giving every child formal education?
Should education be mandatory for allll?
Should children be made to learn a trade of their choice from childhood?

Let me ask you @Youngrebel if your 8 years old child told you that he or she doesn't want to go school will you agree to what they want or you will persuade them to go school?, is the sole duty of parents to give their child education regardless of whether they will use it to get a job because that's mostly the first foundation, let me tell you based on your words if trading is what you want for your child education doesn't prevent it, actually for me education is the first thing I will give my children because I have seen the educational impact to the world. So actually education should be mandatory if the resources of funding is there, so don't judge education from your perspective do it from the content it provides.

[Apocollapse]

The point is not for a 4 years old child to attain education. It was clearly stated in the context after the basic stage required for every child which is both primary and secondary school, which is the basic for everyone. Should a child not be allowed to do what he has passion for?
Most cases children are forced to further education against their wish making it seem like other spheres of life are not important .

Okay okay, so we're talking about 18 years old child right?

I still stand with my previous opinion, if I were the parents, I will force them to enter university and I will allow them to pick any major they want to learn. They still have time to upgrade their skill or doing their hobby after their school schedule ends.

If someday their hobby/skill already earn money and they want to quit from school, I will make an agreement with my child. I allow them to quit, but if they fail in their hobby/skill, they must enter University and get a degree.

[passwordnow]

What are your opinions on giving every child formal education?

If that's our child, we want the best for them and even if they don't want to get formal education. As parents, it is our duty to give them a good life and provide them formal education. That's what we call, being responsible.

Should education be mandatory for allll?

Yes. Although there are a lot of children that are unfortunate and can't even go to school. If you have the privilege and means of doing it, why not do and give that?

Should children be made to learn a trade of their choice from childhood?

They'll know what they like when they are on the right age. Whether they're still considered kid or teen or young adult.

[Yucky]

Should children be made to learn a trade of their choice from childhood?

Childhood keh? What age range?
I try to get your point, and indeed I've encountered adults who regret attending university. They feel they wasted their years, and if they had known better, they would have started learning programming skills after secondary school. That's understandable, but the fact remains that everyone's path is different. Some people can't figure out their interests in secondary school, a lot of self discoveries are made in university.

 Let them reach an adult age when they're physically, mentally, and emotionally sound to make life decisions. Education up to university shouldn't be debated. Children can equally attend university and learn skills like if they want to. I wouldn't deny a child education because they're good at hairdressing at a young age .

There's nothing wrong with attending university for four years and not using your degree afterward. Those years definitely thought you other things you'll need in life as you progress. I think getting first degree should be standard.

[Gozie51]

What are your opinions on giving every child formal education?

Very important. We have seen the rate of adult education. If formal education was not important then there wouldn't have been need for adult education abinitio. It is the demand for it that made the establishment come up and that means those adults who have made money and become super rich have a need for it. They feel something missing in them and so they want to be complete. It is not about carrying the certificate about but maybe they don't have that basic, reading and writing so you can at least know when you are signing off your dead warrant and avoid it 

Should education be mandatory for allll?

The basic should be mandatory because that is where you learn how to read and write which is important in communication.

Should children be made to learn a trade of their choice from childhood?

I think what was missing is just facing one aspect of learning which is formal education but they can be combined at some point when the child is on vacation, they can also learn some trade or skill from time to time until they know where they best fit in, whether education or trade/skill.

[Cryptohygenic]

I feel children should be given the free will of deciding whether or not they want to have a formal education. They should decide weather or not they want to do something else with their lives outside school profession.

 It is very necessary that every child must undergo elementary (beginner education) so they could be civilly enlightened about the world, economy and some knowledge about the society.
This will help the child to be able to develop productive skills or stick on professional courses.
Whether having a skill (handwork) or obtaining professional degrees are of same goals which is being financial independent and being that helpful existence in the society are all them same .

[franky1]

let be honest..
a 5yr old doesnt know better, there are reasons parents take responsibility of their childs actions
giving the child a choice they will all say they want to be a fireman or a princess..

education is important and should be a right in which finance is not a barrier as it should be paid for via taxes

but here is the thing.. education should be better
primary/elementary school should be suitable to teach each child the basics of reading/writing, confidence and social interactions
by this i mean not overcrowd a classroom where some kids dont get change to ask for help, and then miss out, dont learn, dont get noticed that they are slipping behind

secondary/highschool should teach more indepth stuff, stuff that matter to real life. stuff that are building blocks to real careers
allow the first few years have experiences in different types, whether its manual or mental.. material work or math/science work
then give options more career related to gain more direction towards what they might want to do later and gain a leg up for college admittance or trainee-apprenticeship applications

[DiMarxist]

Yes I am on the opinion that all children should be given formal education because even the trade you will teach the child, he or she will need good education for excel. Education for good communication and education for calculating so education is much more important in every aspect of human life.

[Gozie51]

Yes I am on the opinion that all children should be given formal education because even the trade you will teach the child, he or she will need good education for excel. Education for good communication and education for calculating so education is much more important in every aspect of human life.

That's true you need to also have some level of education to learn faster in the skill job. I think both education and skill should be learnt like I earlier said. It is not good to leave out one for the other. In fact, every person is suppose to have a skill apart from their education and that will make you balance because you can also find yourself in a situation where your education is failing you to get office job, then you can switch to skill job.

[Asiska02]

Formal education is very important for every child even if they don’t wish to have a career through the education they’ve learnt from school. What you have learnt from school, the basic education that every child should have will directly or indirectly going to affect the child and can make the child make decisive choices as he’s growing up in this modern society.

If formal education is not important, there is no way that even governments will want to make it mandatory and free for every child in their vicinity. When a child learns about formal education in their young age, it helps to propagate their life’s better even when they find themselves in an environment where the government does not help in pursuance for a greener future through education they’ve citizens have acquired over the years in their course of studies in the institutions.

[boyptc]

Simply imagine that you are a parent and if it's okay with you that your children won't be sent to school to learn formal education.

I don't think that a parent ever dreamt of their kids into that kind of situation. Even the lesser fortunate people that have no capacity to send their kids to school.

All they want for them is to make their kids have this kind of formal education because it'll surely give their kids a better future. And it's a treasure for them that they will bring until they die.