The article was published in the New York Times on 19 Dec. 1977, and was written by Roger Sipher. He explains how children should not be obligated to attend school.



One reason why American education is in trouble, is that present mandatory-attendance laws force children to attend school who have no desire to be there. The solution to deal with this problem is abolishing compulsory-attendance laws and allowing only those who are interested in education to attend. Besides, a comparison between the public school and the private school shows that a private school does not have the same problem because they can fail or dismiss students.



In addition, there are many advantages abtout abolishing of archaic attendance laws. First that, education is for those who want to learn, and by including those that don't want to learn, Sthec quality ond,f the educational experience is diminished. Second, grades would be reflective of effort, and teachers wouldn't feel compelled to pass failing students. Third, that schools would balsoth save money with the elimination of compulsory-attendance laws.



In conclusion, abolishing compulsory-attendance laws twould make American education more successful. Also, make the schools isa serious place to students who want to learn. The result will appear ofin the quality of education.