Everyone should stay in school until the age of eighteen. To what extent do you agree or disagree

Education

is extremely essential for an individual to live a successful and comfortable life. The countries with better literacy rate are usually more economically stable. Having said that, the right to self-determination is a basic fundamental right guaranteed to every citizen by the constitution,

therefore

, I strongly disagree to apply a blanket uniform law to everyone and force them to stay in the school till they reach the age of majority. The

first

reason is, by mandating school we will deprive pupils of free choice. If we make

children

part of the decision-making process

this

will enhance their confidence and raise their confidence. These adolescents are the biggest stakeholders and they are the future of any country. Any decision relating to the youth must be done with all interested parties.

For example

, in countries that mandate compulsory military service for their young population, their armies are not as disciplined as compared to the countries with regular armies. Norway is just an example, where all Norwegian citizens are required to complete military training, after school. Their military power is nowhere near the USA or the UK, where people who have an aptitude for military service apply and go through the recruitment process.

Secondly

, there are

children

who have mental health issues, which are not diagnosed till later age. When parents, force

education

, on their

children

because of peer pressure,

this

usually results in

further

damage to their self-esteem and mental condition. There is a considerable increase in youth committing suicides for the same reason.

For instance

, a few months ago a student in Norway jumped off the mountain and ended his life, when investigated, he was under immense pressure by parents to perform better in

education

, whereas he had no interest in

education

and wanted to be a musician. In conclusion,

although

,

education

is imperative for

children

, I sincerely believe, we should never restrict their autonomy, and do not put unnecessary pressure on them to do what they do not want.