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[BuddyGoodness]

I drank some blue nun earlier.

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Yay, my post started the 200th page. This thread is never ending.

[zah]

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Question for anyone:

What are some PROS and CONS of compulsory school attendance?

Here's what I've got so far:

PROS: 1. The state is providing education to the population.
2. These laws “demonstrate societal recognition of the importance of education in a democratic society.” In today’s society, education is highly valued. By imposing mandatory attendance laws, states are ensuring that individuals partake in the academic process.
3. Education provides individuals with opportunities to learn basic concepts and skills that are important. It also allows for socialization and self-actualization.
4. Because there are constant changes in family structure, societal standards, and technological advancements, it is important for children to attend school.
5. Education prepares a person for future opportunities.
6. Nonattendance has various negative intellectual and psychological effects on children.


CONS: 1. Compulsory school attendance laws were created in reaction to child welfare in regards to dangerous working conditions in the 1900s. Our current society is obviously different.
2. “Academic education provided by schools” is not the only factor that influences a person’s social + intellectual development and success potential.
3. There are other informational outlets (i.e. mass media, Internet) that a child can utilize.
4. Enforcing mandatory attendance does not reflect the views of a free society.
5. Compulsory attendance laws do not take into consideration the various discrepancies among schools (i.e. funding, equipment, materials, staff members).
6. Mandatory attendance does not reflect student motivation and achievement OR the quality of the education.

Thoughts? Would be much appreciated . . .

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trying so hard to forget who we are

[Ooga]

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Sounds like you should follow your own judgment on that one.

[zah]

I think I've come across or thought of most of the pros/cons. i have to provide both sides for a presentation.

i thought of putting "Keeps the damn weiner kids out of Amy's way" for PROS, but, ya know.

[Ooga]

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No, no.. you should definitely put that one down as well.

It will tell them to fucking smile (no pun intended).

:lol:

[Knifeboy]

I still have no pants on.. I should really get ready for work

[zah]

oh, Ooga, you always stand by my side. You'll always be there for me.

Lyrics are awesome.

[Ooga]

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Last night Amy wanted you... but now you want her.

This is a dramedy.

[zah]

I still have no pants on.. I should really get ready for work

i still have that dollar. so, uh....

[Ooga]

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Will the dollar remain in the hands of doom? Will the terror strike the pantless wonder? What will the kids name be? How will he cope?

All that and more on the next... WEINER KIDS UNITE!

[zah]

my right eye hurts

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hands of doom?!

[Ooga]

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my right eye hurts :

Stop poking it, dingbat!!!

hands of doom?!

COVER UP!!! COOOOOVERRRR UP!!!

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It's all a conspiracy.. and SHE KNOWS!!

[zah]

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dingbat?! conspiracy?! knows?!

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i sure hope KB is working on his dance moves.

[Ooga]

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AHHHH!!!

THE SUSPENSE!!

.....AND CAPS!

[Knifeboy]

I still have no pants on.. I should really get ready for work

i still have that dollar. so, uh....

*shakes it like a one dollar whore*