Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?

Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?

Students starting secondary school this week will be legally obliged to attend until they are 17, under new legislation.

Do you think that this is a good idea? How old were you when you left school? Join the debate.
 

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  1.  
    pjsp from uk says:
    Dec 2, 12:06

    i agree but disagree as some leave school to get a job and thats alright but when you leave for no reason your just ruining your future! so i agree but also disagree! xx

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    Yes
  2.  
    ?????????? . . . x from ???????? . . . x says:
    Nov 14, 11:55

    no they should they should have they choice when they get to the age of 16 .. x

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No
  3.  
    da from uk says:
    Oct 27, 23:56

    either that or national service

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    Yes
  4.  
    pupil at school from lancashire says:
    Oct 11, 09:02

    no because its not fair when youve been told your staying at till 16 then your told your stayin till 18

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No
  5.  
    phil from smith says:
    Oct 10, 12:38

    No we shouldnt stay on until 17 because it is not fair.

    Should pupils have to stay in school until 17?
    No

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