:yeahthat:

Part of me can see how further education is beneficial and part of me believes it is delaying the inevitable for many students - which is leaving before completion of year 12. There are many trades that don't need a higher school certificate, so why can't people leave at 15 to be apprentices? We have a shortage of labourers already...

I can see how an educated society is good for all, but by 15 surely they have the essential skills?