should a child<5-14> go to school?
369879
yes,\nThe more quicker they mind starts to establish, the more they have good mind and more independant they will be. and more advance the knowlegde will be.\nThe more you use brain the more learn it.\nChild learning is very very very important.
538700
You need to physically visit a school during teaching time to gauge it's worth. You will get a feeling as to whether it is right for your child or not, and that does not necessarily follow that it is one of the highest in the league tables. It is purely a personal thing.
329743
that's ridiculous. we should be thankful that as children we can go to school and don't have to work full time to support our families at the age of 8 or 14, 16, whatever like most kids in the world. we need to stop blaming everyone for our issues and take responsibility for our own feelings and be grateful for what we have.
1127486
you could actually be 14, but you need a permit from school.
384870
Well, of course, if this 14-year old has really nice memories to this school, if they feel okay there and have friends and are accepted, it's perfectly normal they don't want to move on to some unknown school with unknown kids and new teachers. \nI guess some nostalgia is the most normal human reaction when leaving something old and dear and know to us behind and moving on to something unknown.
1116145
If you are under the age of 18, your parents decide where you should go to school. However, if you are a good speaking terms with your parents, a frank discussion of the choices may be in order. Remember, your parents have your best interest at heart. \nYou mentioned that your mom wants to homeschool you. There may be other homeschooling families with kids your age. You may be able to study with them and participate in activities as well. It may be worthwhile to check out.
275392
maybe hhe has some sort of illness?\nin way maybe special?\ngo see a pedia and find out..\n\nthere are many reasons why kids dont want to go to school\nhere are my tips (based on my own experience):\n*examine the teacher.there might be terror teacher which he is afraid of\n*watch out for bullies.someone might be beating him up in school\n*the food served might also be a factor.he might not want the way it is so always let him bring his own food\n*his seatmates might also be making fun of him\n*check him at school time to time\n\n to get him to school:\n**make a deal with him,like promising you'll buy him his fave action figure if he goes to school or like treating him out for dinner after school\n\njust let him feel easy with school but dont let him neglect his learning. tutor him at home\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!
77614
Find the ones that you feel most comfortable about with their academic goals, their safety proceedures, their class size (you want to make sure your child will have an attentive staff and not just be a face in the crowd), and also take into account any financial concerns. After you have it narrowed down to 4-5 go and visit. Call ahead and see if they allow unplanned visits and then wait a few days and just show up for a tour. Try to see how they opperate during business hours so you can see how the kids are treated. After you do this and get it to 2-3 take your child. Let them see how they feel there. See if your child can sit in on activities to get a feel for the class and the kids in the class. Then mamke your decision based upon where the child will be happiest because you will have already narrowed down the best places using the above criteria. Good luck!
681533
Your children are young, and that is good.  First, you've already taught them to respect the value of a good education.  Next, if you send them to school commit yourself to helping them daily with their studies.  Is there an educated person in your community?  Can you work out at an arrangement with them to help you educate your children?  They may even know of resources that will help you with your children's education.  If you can get books, read to them all the time and let them read to you.  Good Luck and God Bless.
660397
No, they shouldn't.  They go to school to better their life, and future.  It is for their benefit to go to shcol.  Unless, they are willing to pay for their own school tution.  Have you wonder how much those school cost, between tution, books, materials, etc. etc. it is gettin so expensive every year.\n\nBut, one thing I would think would be alright is reward those who work hard in school.  Just like those who have jobs work hard, and then they get advanced, so the kids.  You work hard, you get rewarded, you don't! you are the one who is losing the rewards in the mean time, and their furture.
584921
(i)motivate the child to attend the school.\n(ii)he/she must feel it a fun.\n(iii)there should not be much of parental pressure at this initial stage.\n(iv)check whether the school is more grade oriented or child development oriented. a good school for the tinitots will be one which centres around the overall development  of the child.\n(v) look for the plus and the minus of these in your environment and decide what to do.
183264
Maslow's hierachy of needs fits in well here.  children learn best when all their needs are met.  So it would depend on if they came into school hungry and sleepy then they would not learn well that morning.  Your question really cannot be answered because every child learns differently and it would not be fair to lump all your studnets into one group
667208
No. Most public schools expect way too much homework from students. I think 6 hours/day is more than enough time for formal learning. Kids shouldn't have to go home and put in another 2+ hours! The best learning happens while playing, socializing, and doing the things you love to do. Not by doing mindless busy-work. This is one of the many reasons I choose to homeschool my daughter.
1104974
college courses often times can be taken online.  By the time your child is school age.. you will have a great degree.
659339
I knew one girl at my high school who did enough summer school to graduate a year early. Then, she went off to college.\n\nPersonally, I think kids should graduate high school at 16 and then choose trade school or college (similar to the British system). I think more kids would graduate if they weren't required to go until they were 18.\n\nI think home school is a viable alternative.
484803
24 days out of school does seem quite excessive.  I think the school board just has the best interests of your child at heart.
780974
I always told my son that the better he did in school, the more choices he would have later. Whenever we drove past someone with a dirty, disagreeable job, I'd say "stay in school". I also explained that if I'd done better in school, I'd be a veterinarian today.\nMy son, who is 25, is now doing what he always dreamed of; he earned a BS in Aeronautical Science from a very prestigous university, and he's a pilot. He never would have gotten there\n if he hadn't applied himself in school.