Is there any excuse for not getting an education? (drugs, income, doctor)

[Greg_IA]

Originally Posted by whatyousay

Not everyone is cut out for higher education, nor does every job require it.

But everyone has the opportunity to get an education, right?

[AuDiBelle]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

But everyone has the opportunity to get an education, right?

Sure, provided they have the grades and financial means to go to college.

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

But everyone has the opportunity to get an education, right?

Assuming they leave high schools with some skills, yes. A college education is possible.

[Georgiafrog]

Mebbe I jest dont kerr.

[Harrier]

Hukt on Fonix Wurkt fer me!

[Greg_IA]

Originally Posted by Dutchman01

Assuming they leave high schools with some skills, yes. A college education is possible.

So you can be born into poverty, and with good parenting, and the educational system the taxpayers pay for, rise above your enviroment.

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

So you can be born into poverty, and with good parenting, and the educational system the taxpayers pay for, rise above your enviroment.

Good parenting is the environment.

[Greg_IA]

Originally Posted by Dutchman01

Good parenting is the environment.

True.

My point is there is no reason for staying in poverty just because your parents are poor. Parenting makes all the difference in the world.

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by Greg_IA

True.

My point is there is no reason for staying in poverty just because your parents are poor. Parenting makes all the difference in the world.

I come from a working poor family that did not value education as a way to get ahead. I and my siblings all dropped out of high school.

I later worked my way thru college. I taught my son the value of an education. Most poor and working poor families are like mine was, they don't put a great value on it. Having said all that the opportunity does exist to get an education. America is the land of second chances.

[Greg_IA]

Originally Posted by Dutchman01

I come from a working poor family that did not value education as a way to get ahead. I and my siblings all dropped out of high school.

I later worked my way thru college. I taught my son the value of an education. Most poor and working poor families are like mine was, they don't put a great value on it. Having said all that the opportunity does exist to get an education. America is the land of second chances.