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danielf · 03-10-2011, 15:38

Yes, I agree. There's no point in having kids study academic subjects when they're better off spending at least part of their time getting hands-on experience in a trade. That's still an education, just not in areas they are unlikely to benefit from in the type of job they are likely to get.

03-10-2011, 15:38	#4
danielf cf.mega poser Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,687	Re: Cut school leaving age to 14, says Sir Chris Woodhead Yes, I agree. There's no point in having kids study academic subjects when they're better off spending at least part of their time getting hands-on experience in a trade. That's still an education, just not in areas they are unlikely to benefit from in the type of job they are likely to get. __________________ Remember kids: We are blessed with a listening, caring government.