At 9/12/15 01:59 PM, thebitterroost wrote:
I don't see what the big deal is. Go get a GED. Bam, then you have high school credentials, without the BS of being in high school. Why would you (and I'm assuming this is indeed about you) even want to go back to that?
Studying on your own is extremely difficult for a lot of people, even in adulthood it is still quite challenging compared to the school system. Trying to get a H.S. degree equivalent out of high school costs a lot of clams and a lot of those without education aren't known for their wealth. The GED test is like $120 where I live and we're one of the poorest shittiest states in this wasteland.
Best case scenario, "Bob" the 22 year old trains like crazy, goes to take the GED, passes. -100$
worst case scenario, "Nick" needs extensive assistance which could cost him thousands of dollars, unless he feels like robbing a bank or has family with $ then he won't get to the point of a GED.
Where I'm at HS education / assistance has no free option.
Make all education free. I'll gladly pay my taxes for something useful.